Intern: Electrical Engineering

Nightwing

Sterling, VA, United States
Electrical distribution
Power generation systems
Critical infrastructure systems
This role provides hands-on exposure to real-world engineering challenges related to electrical distribution, power generation, and critical infrastructure systems

Job Summary

  • This role provides hands-on exposure to real-world engineering challenges related to electrical distribution, power generation, and critical infrastructure systems.
  • The intern will work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to design, analysis, and documentation across multiple project phases.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do.

Matching Summary

This role provides hands-on exposure to real-world engineering challenges related to electrical distribution, power generation, and critical infrastructure systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • electrical distribution
  • power generation systems
  • critical infrastructure systems
  • medium- and low-voltage distribution
  • electrical drawings
  • schematics
  • load calculations
  • short-circuit calculations
  • voltage drop analyses
  • equipment selection
  • technical specifications
  • engineering calculations
  • construction documents
  • submittals
  • electrical systems and components
  • data analysis
  • field surveys
  • technical documentation
  • design drawings
  • CAD software
  • laboratory equipment
  • oscilloscopes
  • multimeters
  • power supplies
  • troubleshooting operational problems
  • industry standards
  • safety regulations
  • National Electrical Code
  • new technologies
  • cross-functional teams

Nice-to-have

  • disruptive technologies
  • agility
  • competitive offerings
  • intelligence community
  • defense
  • civil
  • commercial markets
  • collaboration and teamwork
  • passionate about what they do
  • collective expertise
  • drive innovation
  • solve complex problems
  • deliver exceptional results

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Completed at least two years of study
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or electrical simulation software is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
  • Self-motivated, eager to learn, and capable of taking direction

Work Rights

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