Electrical Engineering Intern

Loureiro Engineering Associates is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Facility Engineering Division in Plainville, CT. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting the design and development of electrical systems as part of our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team. Interns will gain exposure to real-world projects involving lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, and renewable energy systems for a range of public and private-sector buildings.

This is a paid internship.

This opportunity is ideal for students who are eager to apply electrical engineering principles in the built environment and develop technical design skills in a professional consulting setting.

• Assist in the design of electrical systems for buildings, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Support the preparation of construction drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Conduct field investigations of existing electrical systems.
• Perform basic electrical calculations such as load analysis and voltage drop under supervision.
• Work with AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical modeling tools to support project deliverables.
• Collaborate with other disciplines (mechanical, plumbing, architectural) on integrated building systems.
• Attend internal design meetings and client coordination sessions as needed.

• Curious and motivated to learn about electrical system design in real-world applications.
• Detail-oriented and eager to contribute to high-quality technical work.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Reliable, accountable, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and open to continuous improvement.

• Junior, senior, or graduate-level student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in building electrical systems and MEP design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or electrical design software is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Prior internship or academic project experience related to building systems is a plus.

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. is a full-service, employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. Our areas of expertise include engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory services, and waste management.