Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs for OPT Students
Electrical Engineering Intern roles are among the most OPT-compatible positions in engineering, with employers across semiconductors, power systems, and hardware design regularly sponsoring F-1 students. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your program qualifies) gives you real runway to gain U.S. work experience.
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. Our Engineering team has an opening for an Electrical Engineering intern. This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026 and will require approximately 40 hours of work per week in the office.
Location: Overland Park, KS or Orlando, FL
We have multiple positions and locations available. Please refer to all openings posted and apply to the locations that are most suitable to your living situation during the course of your internship.
Position Summary
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at DLR Group you will be responsible for assisting in the design process of electrical building systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design teams you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.
About EPX At DLR Group
As an intern at DLR Group, you will be a part of our Emerging Professional Experience Program. The EPX program provides diverse perspectives on the needs of a design enterprise, and the possibilities for experiences and growth within the design profession. The goal is to provide a strong foundation to build your career on and explore opportunities within the AEC industry. The program is composed of three major components: mentorship, work, and weekly classes. These classes include EP-specific onboarding, design culture, marketing and business development, sustainability, design technology, communication style education, mentoring, resource and project management, construction site opportunities, research, equity, design agency, and career next steps. You will hear from some of our top executives and integrated designers during this time!
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL
- Work with a licensed engineer designing electrical systems for new construction and/or building renovation projects
- Attend design team meetings with an electrical engineer and observe the coordination that occurs among the team members of a multi-disciplinary design team
- Assist an electrical engineer with the design and development of construction documents primarily using Revit
- Visit an active construction site (contingent on the status of local construction projects)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering program
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- At least a third-year student in an accredited engineering program
- Interest in architectural building design
- Experience or interest with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) workflow
- At least a third-year student in an accredited engineering program
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
INTRODUCTION
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. Our Engineering team has an opening for an Electrical Engineering intern. This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026 and will require approximately 40 hours of work per week in the office.
Location: Overland Park, KS or Orlando, FL
We have multiple positions and locations available. Please refer to all openings posted and apply to the locations that are most suitable to your living situation during the course of your internship.
Position Summary
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at DLR Group you will be responsible for assisting in the design process of electrical building systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design teams you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.
About EPX At DLR Group
As an intern at DLR Group, you will be a part of our Emerging Professional Experience Program. The EPX program provides diverse perspectives on the needs of a design enterprise, and the possibilities for experiences and growth within the design profession. The goal is to provide a strong foundation to build your career on and explore opportunities within the AEC industry. The program is composed of three major components: mentorship, work, and weekly classes. These classes include EP-specific onboarding, design culture, marketing and business development, sustainability, design technology, communication style education, mentoring, resource and project management, construction site opportunities, research, equity, design agency, and career next steps. You will hear from some of our top executives and integrated designers during this time!
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL
- Work with a licensed engineer designing electrical systems for new construction and/or building renovation projects
- Attend design team meetings with an electrical engineer and observe the coordination that occurs among the team members of a multi-disciplinary design team
- Assist an electrical engineer with the design and development of construction documents primarily using Revit
- Visit an active construction site (contingent on the status of local construction projects)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering program
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- At least a third-year student in an accredited engineering program
- Interest in architectural building design
- Experience or interest with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) workflow
- At least a third-year student in an accredited engineering program
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineering Intern
Confirm your program qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Electrical Engineering degrees almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you 36 months total. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying, so you can communicate this advantage clearly to employers during recruiting.
Target employers with established intern sponsorship history
Large semiconductor, defense, and energy companies like Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and Eaton regularly sponsor OPT interns. Smaller startups are less predictable. Prioritize employers with structured internship programs, which typically have legal and HR infrastructure already in place for international students.
Align your application timing with OPT authorization windows
USCIS recommends applying for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date. For summer internships, that means starting the application process in January or February. Missing this window can delay your start date, which is a dealbreaker for many internship programs.
Highlight hardware and lab skills that are harder to offshore
Electrical Engineering internships involving hands-on lab work, PCB design, or physical testing are more likely to require on-site presence, which increases employer willingness to work with OPT students rather than outsourcing the role entirely.
Clarify the STEM OPT E-Verify requirement to employers proactively
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Many large engineering employers already are, but confirm before accepting an offer. If they are not enrolled, they cannot legally employ you under the extension, regardless of intent.
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Can I work as an Electrical Engineering Intern on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. During your OPT period, your EAD card is your work authorization and requires no employer petition or sponsorship filing. The employer simply needs to verify your eligibility through I-9. For the 24-month STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, but no additional visa filing is needed on their part.
Does an Electrical Engineering internship qualify as OPT-related employment?
Yes, as long as the internship is directly related to your degree field. Electrical Engineering internships in power systems, circuit design, embedded systems, hardware testing, or semiconductor fabrication all qualify. The work must be at least 20 hours per week during post-completion OPT. Your DSO will need to confirm the role meets this standard if requested.
Where can I find Electrical Engineering Intern jobs that are OPT-friendly?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to international work authorization. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company does not work with OPT students. The platform is designed around the realities of F-1 status and OPT timelines.
Does my Electrical Engineering degree qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Electrical Engineering is one of the most consistently STEM-designated degree programs. Most EE degrees fall under CIP codes that qualify, but eligibility is determined by your specific institution and program, not the field name alone. Confirm with your DSO and check your program's CIP code. If it qualifies, you have up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization.
What happens if my Electrical Engineering internship ends before my OPT expires?
You can continue job searching during your remaining OPT window, but OPT requires that you are employed or actively seeking employment in your field. Extended gaps without documented job search activity can jeopardize your status. Post-completion OPT allows up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment, so tracking and documenting your search is essential during any transition period.
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