Electrical Engineering Intern

at CTA Architects Engineers in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Intern at Cushing Terrell. This is an in-person internship supporting our Electrical Engineering team on real client projects.

What does this role involve day to day? You will build a base foundation of electrical engineering principles and code requirements, gaining hands-on experience with Cushing Terrell's collaborative design process across low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems.

What will I create? You will help develop electrical design documentation and drawings, building skills in Revit and AutoCAD, while learning engineering coordination across disciplines.

What does success look like in this internship? You will complete individually tailored training sessions covering electrical systems design fundamentals, lighting design, emerging technologies, and building codes, participate in site visits with project leads, and leave with a clear picture of what it means to work in the AEC industry.

The expected wage range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 per hour.

• Completion of 3+ years of an electrical engineering or related undergraduate program
• Basic knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Bluebeam
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with team members across disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Exposure to low-voltage or medium-voltage power distribution
• Interest in lighting design or alternative energy/power generation
• Familiarity with building codes and safety standards
• Interest in emerging technologies and sustainable design

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

• Support the design of electrical systems, including low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution
• Build Revit and AutoCAD skills through hands-on electrical design work
• Learn and apply building codes and safety standards to project design
• Complete individually tailored training sessions on electrical systems design, lighting, and emerging technologies
• Coordinate with engineering teams across disciplines on active projects
• Attend site visits with project leads when opportunities allow
• Gain exposure to the variety of project types and teams across the firm

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 16 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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