Electrical Engineer Intern

Roman Electric Co., Inc.•West Allis, WI

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer Intern supports the Engineering, Estimating, and Project Management teams to gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of electrical construction projects — from conceptual design and bidding through project execution and closeout. This role provides exposure to technical design, cost analysis, BIM coordination, and real-world project management processes.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field with an emphasis in Electrical or Construction
Completed sophomore-level coursework or higher in core electrical engineering subjects.
Foundational knowledge of electrical systems and circuit theory.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a project-based environment.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking.
Team-oriented with a proactive learning mindset.
Availability within standard company hours (Mon – Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Minimum of 15 hours/week during the school year and 40 hours/week during breaks and summer.
Ability to visit project sites as required.
A valid driver's license with acceptable record.
Access to a reliable motor vehicle to drive to job sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to or coursework in CAD or Revit preferred.
Interest in BIM coordination, estimating software (Accubid), and construction document review (Bluebeam).
Comfortable learning AI-driven tools and emerging construction technologies.

Responsibilities

Provide support to Engineering, Estimating, and Project Management teams across all phases of a project, including bidding, design development, project execution, and field/site coordination.
Support preparation and modification of construction drawings, electrical layouts, and single-line diagrams under supervision.
Assist with material take-offs and bid support using Accubid.
Support review and markup of plans and specifications using Bluebeam.
Gain exposure to Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes, coordination meetings, and model review workflows.
Participate in pre-construction planning and project coordination meetings.
Collaborate with Project Managers to understand scheduling, procurement, and project tracking processes.
Apply electrical codes, industry standards, and company best practices to assigned tasks.
Conduct field visits as needed to verify design intent and support project coordination.
Utilize CAD, Revit, Excel, BIM platforms, Accubid, Bluebeam, and emerging AI tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Prepare reports, documentation, and analysis under guidance from senior team members.