Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs
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- Work daily on various technical topics with an engineering mentor
- Provide assistance to electrical system engineers to assess system health, prepare/review design changes, determine replacements for obsolete parts, troubleshoot system equipment, review work packages, support/resolve installation technical issues.
- Provide assistance to mechanical system engineers to determine replacements for obsolete parts, troubleshoot system equipment.
Additional Information:
The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
- An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Must have completed their Sophomore year
- Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
- Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
- Work daily on various technical topics with an engineering mentor
- Provide assistance to electrical system engineers to assess system health, prepare/review design changes, determine replacements for obsolete parts, troubleshoot system equipment, review work packages, support/resolve installation technical issues.
- Provide assistance to mechanical system engineers to determine replacements for obsolete parts, troubleshoot system equipment.
Additional Information:
The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
- An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Must have completed their Sophomore year
- Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
- Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
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Who's Hiring
- WSP39
- Burns & McDonnell35
- Jacobs18
- Salas O'Brien15
- IMEG13
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing16
- Automotive10
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Accounting & Auditing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering intern jobs.
- Enrollment in an accredited electrical engineering or related undergraduate degree program
- Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice, SPICE, or Multisim
- Familiarity with PCB design software such as Altium Designer, Eagle, or KiCad
- Experience with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators
- Basic programming skills in C, Python, or MATLAB for data analysis or embedded applications
- Coursework completed in circuits, electronics, signals and systems, or electromagnetics
Tips for Your Electrical Engineering Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to the hardware-software split
Electrical engineering intern roles vary widely between firmware-heavy and hardware-heavy work. Highlight PCB layout experience for hardware roles and microcontroller programming for embedded positions. Recruiters scan for tool names like Altium, LTSpice, or Cadence, so match your resume language to the posting.
Build a lab portfolio before you apply
Course projects count more than you think when you have no internship history yet. Document two or three hands-on projects with photos, schematics, or GitHub links. Showing a working circuit or embedded system demo closes the gap between your resume and a candidate with prior internship experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical engineering intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by the division, not just the company
Large employers like defense contractors and semiconductor firms have dozens of intern tracks. A posting under the power electronics division expects different skills than one under RF engineering. Read the team description carefully and customize your cover letter to the specific subfield, not the company name alone.
Prepare for a technical screen before the interview
Most electrical engineering intern processes include an upfront take-home or timed online assessment covering circuit analysis, Ohm's law applications, or basic signal processing. Practice working through problems without simulation software so you can handle questions the way interviewers expect during the screen.
Ask the right questions at offer time
Before accepting, confirm whether the role involves hands-on lab work or is primarily simulation and documentation. Intern offers vary significantly in mentorship structure and project ownership. Asking specific questions about your day-to-day responsibilities helps you choose the role that builds the skills you actually want.
Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical engineering interns?
The most active employers for electrical engineering interns right now are WSP, Burns & McDonnell, and Jacobs, and the most openings are in Texas, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, defense, and semiconductor companies consistently post the highest volumes of electrical engineering intern openings each cycle.
How many electrical engineering intern jobs are remote?
About 48% of electrical engineering intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in simulation, modeling, and software-adjacent roles. Positions involving hands-on lab work, hardware testing, or prototype assembly are almost always on-site by nature.
How do you become an electrical engineering intern?
Start by completing foundational coursework in circuits, electronics, and signals so you can speak to core concepts in interviews. Build at least one documented lab or personal project to demonstrate hands-on ability. Apply to intern postings that match your current skill level, prepare for a technical screening, and follow up after interviews with a brief thank-you note referencing a specific conversation point.
Can you get an electrical engineering intern role with little or no experience?
Yes, most electrical engineering intern roles are designed for students who have no prior professional experience. Employers expect coursework rather than a work history. A documented senior design project, a robotics club build, or a home electronics project you can explain technically will often outweigh a blank resume, especially when you can walk through the design decisions you made.
What does the electrical engineering intern interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter phone screen to confirm enrollment status and availability, followed by a technical assessment covering circuit analysis, component selection, or basic signal processing. A hiring manager or engineering team interview comes next, often including whiteboard-style problem solving or a walkthrough of a project from your portfolio. Some employers add a final conversation with a senior engineer before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Find roles that match your skills and availability, then apply directly to each listing. No detours, no intermediary steps.
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