Electrical Design Technician Internships
Electrical design technician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Manufacturing, with GPD, DBR Engineering Consultants, and CNH Industrial among the employers posting roles now.
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ELECTRICAL DESIGN INTERN
This position is based out of our St. Louis, MO office.
About ArchKey
ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.
We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.
Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.
About the Position
Our summer internship program allows you to learn more about the electrical construction industry and our business before beginning your career after graduation. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in providing building information modeling (BIM) services for company projects and assisting in the development of fully constructed 3D models and detailed construction documents supporting field electricians with challenging electrical installations. You will work closely with experienced designers and BIM specialists, gaining valuable insights into the electrical design process
Day in the Life
- Works closely with design teams while applying detailed attention to modeling, clashing and annotating sheets. Gathers and requests specific information from other design disciplines necessary to move forward and complete electrical designs on schedule.
- Assists with constructible 3D model content and detailed electrical construction installation documents. Completes 2D and 3D drafting tasks to support electrical construction initiatives, utilizing standard Company software, such as Revit.
- Participate in developing conceptual designs, sketches, or value engineering ideas to help project managers or estimators prepare estimates. Prepares calculations, specifications, cable pull schedules, reports and other documents as needed.
- Works with project managers as needed to develop engineered construction installation drawings from contract documents developed by outside firms.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a college program related to the assigned internship function.
- Demonstrated interest and drive to learn to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Basic project management training preferred.
- Strong team player, with demonstrated effective collaboration, judgement, flexibility, resourcefulness, organizational and relationship-building skills.
- Open to accepting professional feedback for continuous improvement.
- Solid written communication skills, including high quality documentation and report preparation.
- Effective listening, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity, independent problem-solving skills, detail orientation and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated high level of integrity and dependability.
- Strong detail orientation, mathematical skills, and process orientation helpful.
Benefits
At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.
Legal and Fraud Disclaimer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MO1-10
Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
ELECTRICAL DESIGN INTERN
This position is based out of our St. Louis, MO office.
About ArchKey
ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.
We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.
Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.
About the Position
Our summer internship program allows you to learn more about the electrical construction industry and our business before beginning your career after graduation. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in providing building information modeling (BIM) services for company projects and assisting in the development of fully constructed 3D models and detailed construction documents supporting field electricians with challenging electrical installations. You will work closely with experienced designers and BIM specialists, gaining valuable insights into the electrical design process
Day in the Life
- Works closely with design teams while applying detailed attention to modeling, clashing and annotating sheets. Gathers and requests specific information from other design disciplines necessary to move forward and complete electrical designs on schedule.
- Assists with constructible 3D model content and detailed electrical construction installation documents. Completes 2D and 3D drafting tasks to support electrical construction initiatives, utilizing standard Company software, such as Revit.
- Participate in developing conceptual designs, sketches, or value engineering ideas to help project managers or estimators prepare estimates. Prepares calculations, specifications, cable pull schedules, reports and other documents as needed.
- Works with project managers as needed to develop engineered construction installation drawings from contract documents developed by outside firms.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a college program related to the assigned internship function.
- Demonstrated interest and drive to learn to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Basic project management training preferred.
- Strong team player, with demonstrated effective collaboration, judgement, flexibility, resourcefulness, organizational and relationship-building skills.
- Open to accepting professional feedback for continuous improvement.
- Solid written communication skills, including high quality documentation and report preparation.
- Effective listening, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity, independent problem-solving skills, detail orientation and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated high level of integrity and dependability.
- Strong detail orientation, mathematical skills, and process orientation helpful.
Benefits
At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.
Legal and Fraud Disclaimer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MO1-10
Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Electrical Design Technician Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
Tips for Your Electrical Design Technician Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers, including utilities, defense contractors, and engineering firms, open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall. If you wait until spring, many structured cohorts are already closed. Set a reminder to search for electrical design technician openings each September and October alongside your coursework.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history from intern candidates. What gives your application traction is documented project work: AutoCAD drawings, circuit schematics, PCB layouts, or systems models with clearly labeled tools and outcomes. A linked portfolio or PDF sample packet gives recruiters something specific to evaluate beyond your resume.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool of electrical design technician openings you can reach in a single season.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Electrical design technician intern screens typically involve a technical exercise, such as reading or producing a schematic, interpreting a design specification, or solving a circuits problem. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through it, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final result.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers first
Many large engineering firms, utilities, and manufacturers run formal rotational or cohort programs built to train people new to electrical design work. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have clearer return-offer pipelines than ad hoc intern hires. Identify the ones that recruit from your school or region and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 43% of the electrical design technician internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept. Applying to positions you'd need to turn down wastes time you could spend on stronger matches.
Electrical Design Technician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an electrical design technician internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For electrical design technician candidates, a CAD or circuit design portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications to companies with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an electrical design technician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For electrical design technician interns, what drives it most is performance on real project deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early the return-offer conversation happens. Treat a full-time offer as a possible outcome worth working toward, not a certainty to plan around.
When should I apply for electrical design technician internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, including utilities and defense contractors, recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and fill quickly outside the main recruiting season.
Are electrical design technician internships paid?
Most professional electrical design technician internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare opportunities as you apply without needing to ask upfront.
What should an electrical design technician internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools and software you used, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB, and link to a portfolio or design samples wherever possible. Add relevant coursework in circuits, systems, or drafting. Keep the whole resume to one page at the intern level.
Are there remote electrical design technician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 57% of the electrical design technician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get electrical design technician internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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