Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs in Colorado

Electrical Engineering Intern jobs in Colorado are concentrated in defense, aerospace, and energy sectors, with demand from entry-level undergraduate students through graduate-level candidates across the full academic year. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder account for the largest share of openings, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and National Renewable Energy Laboratory consistently bring on interns. Power systems, embedded systems, and RF and antenna design are the specialties that appear most often in Colorado postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerWSP
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring7
Work type60% On-site
Top credentialBachelor of Science

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Keysight Technologies
Loveland, Colorado
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$30.34 - $39.42/hr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Electrical Engineering Intern
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Electrical Engineering Intern
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Lakewood, Colorado
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$24.25 - $33/hr
1,001-5,000

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Electrical Engineering Intern
Accel RF
Durango, Colorado
Business Analysis
Product Management
Project Management
$20 - $30/hr
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Electrical Engineering Intern
Kimley-Horn
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
$32 - $33/hr
On-Site
5,001-10,000

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Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
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Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Salas O'Brien
Lakewood, Colorado
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
1,001-5,000

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Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
6 jobs
Lakewood
4 jobs
Greenwood Village
3 jobs
Colorado Springs
2 jobs
Golden
1 job
Durango
1 job
Loveland
1 job

Electrical Engineering Intern Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

WSP3 open roles
Salas O'Brien2 open roles
Keysight Technologies2 open roles

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering intern jobs across Colorado.

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited electrical engineering or closely related undergraduate or graduate program
  • Foundational coursework in circuits, electronics, and signals completed before the internship start date
  • Proficiency with MATLAB, SPICE simulation tools, or Python for engineering analysis
  • Familiarity with PCB design, lab test equipment, or CAD tools such as Altium or AutoCAD Electrical
  • U.S. citizenship or security clearance eligibility required by many Colorado defense and aerospace employers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional engineering team collaboration

Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a electrical engineering intern in Colorado?

Becoming an electrical engineering intern in Colorado typically requires active enrollment in an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program at a Colorado university such as CU Boulder, Colorado State University, or Colorado School of Mines. No state-issued license is required for intern-level roles, but completing core coursework in circuits and systems before applying strengthens candidacy. Many Colorado defense and energy employers also require candidates to be eligible for a federal security clearance.

Which companies hire electrical engineering interns in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring electrical engineering interns in Colorado include WSP, Salas O'Brien, and Keysight Technologies, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace and defense contractors, alongside clean energy organizations anchored by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, makes it one of the more active states for engineering internship recruitment.

Which Colorado cities have the most electrical engineering intern jobs?

Denver, Lakewood, and Greenwood Village have the most electrical engineering intern openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market through its large aerospace and defense contractor presence, Colorado Springs draws heavily from military installations and defense-adjacent employers, and Boulder's research institutions and clean-energy companies generate consistent intern demand throughout the academic year.

Are there remote electrical engineering intern jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Electrical engineering intern roles are heavily hands-on, involving lab work, hardware testing, and prototype development that require physical presence. About 40% of electrical engineering intern openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that do offer flexibility tend to involve software-adjacent tasks such as simulation modeling, data analysis, or firmware development.

How can I get hired as a electrical engineering intern in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly through university recruiting programs at Colorado employers before completing your second year of study. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory all run structured intern pipelines that accept candidates with limited hands-on experience. A strong lab portfolio from coursework, participation in IEEE student chapters at Colorado universities, and familiarity with simulation tools like MATLAB or LTspice give candidates a measurable edge over peers without those credentials.

Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across defense, aerospace, energy, and technology employers. Find roles that fit your program level and start date and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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