Electrical Engineering Graduate Internship

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team.
Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
Perform analysis, design, and documentation of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
Help perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.
Completed at least their sophomore year or have graduate standing in an accredited electrical or architectural engineering program by the time of the internship.
Some experience with Revit and the Microsoft Office Suite in addition to familiarity with SKM, AGI32, or other electrical systems evaluation programs.

If you are interested in being considered for a SmithGroup internship, please submit a cover letter and resume on your application. Cover letters are optional, but highly encouraged to help us understand your interests.

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff, as well as hybrid work options that give interns the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $26.00 to $27.00 per hour, at the time of posting. You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week. Our 12-week summer internships are held between May-August. There is no deadline to apply but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as internships fill up quickly,

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io.