Hands-on electrical engineering internship supporting MEP project design and documentation using BIM tools. Assist with power, lighting, fire alarm, and signal system layouts, attend site visits, and support design coordination and administrative tasks.
Internship OverviewThis internship offers electrical engineering students hands-on experience in building systems design using BIM tools like Revit and AutoCAD. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of MEP projects—from concept through construction.Key Learning Objectives
Power & Systems Courses
- Understand how an MEP consulting firm operates.
- Learn to design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and signal systems.
- Gain experience using BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD) for electrical layout and documentation.
- Participate in site visits and observe real-world installations and coordination.
- Assist project teams in electrical design preparation and execution.
- Support design and administration teams with documentation and coordination.
- Attend site visits with engineers to observe field conditions and system installations.
- Contribute to administrative and operational tasks as needed.
Power & Systems Courses
- Electrical Power Systems
- Power Electronics
- Electric Machines
- Energy Conversion
- Protective Relaying
- Building Electrical Systems
- Circuits and Systems
- Lighting Design
- Digital Systems / Signal Processing
- Engineering Graphics / CAD
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 0–2 years of internship or relevant experience.
- Strong initiative and ownership mindset.
- Ability to grasp technical concepts and apply them in design.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
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