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Electrical Engineering Intern - Power Delivery

CompanyKimley-Horn
LocationPortland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with electrical design tasks including power system studies, equipment selection, and the development of design documents. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform field investigations and coordinate project deliverables.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
10916
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With nearly 11,000+ staff members in more than 160 offices across North America, we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines. Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner. A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials"​) and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).
About the Role

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Electrical Engineering students to join our Portland, Oregon (OR) office's Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position. 

Responsibilities

Pre-Design Engineering

  • Coordination and verification of as-built drawings
  • Perform field investigations.
  • Set up drawings and models for multiple disciplines.
  • Collaborate with team members regarding design coordination, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Perform feasibility studies.
  • Prepare schematic designs.

Design Engineering

  • Design of electrical systems including Ports & Harbors electrification, electric vehicle charging, and building electrical
  • Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses.
  • Participate on project teams in an active production role
  • Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
  • Perform energy calculations using EnergyPro or IES VE.
  • Develop single-line diagrams and load schedules.
  • Design lighting selection and controls.
  • Design normal, emergency, and renewable power systems.
  • Perform Arc Flash, Short Circuit, and Coordination Power System Studies using ETAP and/or SKM

Qualifications

  • In the process of receiving an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering Degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringPower DeliveryAs-built drawingsField investigationsFeasibility studiesSchematic designsElectrical design plansEquipment selectionSolar system sizingPower analysesEnergyProIES VESingle-line diagramsLoad schedulesLighting selectionArc Flash studies
Categories
EngineeringEnergyConstruction
Benefits
Robust benefits package