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Electrical Intern

CompanyHDR
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Electrical Intern will create electrical drawings for various facilities and support multidiscipline design teams. They will also perform basic electrical calculations and assist Project Engineers and other team members as needed.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
16577
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
About the Role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. 

HDR is currently seeking an Electrical Intern to join our East Region Design Center in Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC. This person will be an integral part of our team with an opportunity to work with talented staff, and to be a part of one of the fastest growing and most critical segments of HDR. This individual should be self-motivated and collaborative with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound electrical designs.

In the role of Electrical Intern, we’ll count on you to:

  • Be responsible for creating electrical drawings for various types of facilities that fall under a variety of markets including Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal. The electrical drawings will include different systems, such as power distribution, lighting, communications, and security.
  • Support, coordinate, and work closely with multidiscipline design teams.
  • Perform basic electrical calculations and design for layout plans and power one-line diagrams
  • Assist Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or BIM Specialists as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate Electrical Engineering program
  • Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
  • Good proficiency with Revit
  • Related field or office work experience
  • Preference will be given to local candidates


Required Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
  • Attention to detail
  • Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Key Skills
Electrical DesignRevitProblem-SolvingCommunicationAttention to DetailMicrosoft OfficeCollaborationElectrical Calculations
Categories
EngineeringTechnology