Electrical Engineering Co-op/Intern - Buildings, Government Services (Spring 2027)

Location: Richmond, VA, United States Department: Administrative

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

In this position as an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and designers on multiple projects. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.  This position is intended to be 40 hours per week.

The role of an Electrical Engineering Intern is to perform a variety of tasks and assignments to continue to develop knowledge and skills within the electrical discipline. Assignments will be designed to help develop good technical understanding of the basics with work being performed will be under direct supervision of an experienced Electrical Engineer.

An Electrical Engineering Intern will perform a variety of tasks to assist with the development of plans and designs of electrical systems consisting of, but not limited to, lighting/controls, power distribution/generation, energy efficiency/sustainability, and fire alarm in government facilities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Work closely with Building Electrical Engineers and Designs to prepare contract drawings, calculations, specifications, schedules, and details ranging from conceptual design to detailed construction documents using software such as Revit and Excel

Facilitate and ensure the quality of the project deliverables

Follow production guidelines and project standards of the department

Learn to apply fundamental engineering principles to solve real-world problems

You will be expected to support team operations and play an integral part in the promotion of our health and safety culture

Coordinates with other cross discipline professionals on assigned projects

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite and PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, etc.)

Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the team

Ability to learn and develop working knowledge of Revit

Working knowledge of basic electrical engineering principles and calculations

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Able to work under and meet tight deadlines

Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation

Strong work ethic and motivation to learn

Commitment to a culture of safety

Education and Experience

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

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The candidate should be ready to work primarily in an office setting – some field work may be required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.