Electrical Engineering Internship

Moffatt & Nichol

Intern providing support to the Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation team at Moffatt & Nichol. Involves preparation of electrical design documents and calculations.

Posted 5/8/2026internshipNorfolk • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the preparation of electrical design documents including:
Lighting, power, and grounding plans
One-Line diagrams
Panel and cable schedules
Project specifications
Perform electrical calculations
Size electrical distribution equipment
Determine wire and conduit sizes
Other duties: Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
An interest in Power Systems is required
Must be at least a Junior in their Bachelor’s program
Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
EIT certification preferred
At least one previous related internship preferred but not required
Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office
Experience with ETAP, EasyPower and AGI32 preferred
Familiar with the National Electric Code (NEC)
Local field work may be required
A copy of unofficial transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered for the internship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire.
Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical designelectrical calculationssizing electrical distribution equipmentdetermining wire sizesdetermining conduit sizeslighting planspower plansgrounding plansone-line diagramspanel schedules

Certifications

EIT certification