Electrical Systems Design Internship

Tighe & Bond

. Assist with designing electrical systems for new construction and building renovations, including control wiring and circuit design, lighting design, and fire/security alarm design .

Posted 9/15/2026internshipWestwood • Massachusetts • United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates capabilities in electrical system design, including control wiring, circuit design, and lighting design, while actively pursuing EIT certification and the FE Exam. Engages in hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and Revit, contributing to infrastructure projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical System DesignLighting DesignFire/Security Alarm DesignAutoCAD ElectricalEIT Certification

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Hard Skills

Electrical System DesignControl WiringCircuit DesignLighting DesignFire/Security Alarm DesignPower Quality AnalysisEngineering CalculationsMATLABPython3D Modeling

Soft Skills

Intellectual CuriosityProblem SolvingFlexibilityPositive AttitudeOpen-Mindedness

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD ElectricalRevitSolidWorks3D Modeling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT CertificationFE Exam

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringPower EngineeringConstruction SupportInfrastructure ProjectsArc Flash Studies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with designing electrical systems for new construction and building renovations, including control wiring and circuit design, lighting design, and fire/security alarm design
Support arc flash and coordination studies
Conduct power quality analysis and research/examine structure-related data
Perform engineering calculations, proofreading, and copying of reports and specifications
Participate in construction site visits and field surveys of existing electrical systems
Work with industry experts and project teams on infrastructure projects across the Northeast

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program pursuing a degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
Previous coursework or relevant experience in electrical system design, lighting design, or fire/security alarm design
Interest in pursuing the FE Exam and EIT certification
Intellectual curiosity and a desire to solve engineering problems
Flexibility, a positive attitude, and open-mindedness
Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, SolidWorks, or other 3D modeling/visualization tools preferred
Familiarity with MATLAB or Python preferred
At least 2 years of completed coursework in a college-level academic program preferred
Previous internship experience in electrical design, consulting, or construction support preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry competitive compensation based on completed college-level education
Structured learning opportunities and professional development
Mentorship and networking opportunities
Hybrid work environment
Access to wellness programs and resources
Office socials and company-wide events
Tuition reimbursement
Internal training
Conference attendance
Professional memberships
Employee-owned company
Inclusive, supportive, and flexible workplace culture