Medium Voltage Electrical Engineering Intern

Medium Voltage Electrical Engineering Intern Position Description

Medium Voltage 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

• 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 of our practice, thus our tagline, 'design meets you.' Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.

* Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job‑related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

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