Intern Electrical Power System - Summer 2026

HNTB • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $21 - $40

About The Position

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. Our Downtown Los Angeles office is seeking an Intern for their Electrical department. As an engineering intern at HNTB, you’ll support the design and development of infrastructure projects by collaborating with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. Your responsibilities will include assisting with research, design efforts, and preparing engineering drawings and documentation to contribute to safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions across transportation and architectural environments. In the area of Electrical Engineering, the intern will participate in the design of electrical power systems and assist with system calculations, including electrical load and voltage drop analysis. You’ll be working on transit, rail and aviation projects. Show a demonstration and interest in electric vehicles and charging technologies. Relocation and housing are NOT provided for these positions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering
• Strong writing and communication skills for gathering assignments, collaborative problem solving, and communicating results
• Interest and basic understanding in electrical
• Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
• Ability to organize information for use in reports or other documents

Nice To Haves

• Completion of 2 years of post-secondary education and enrollment in an engineering program
• Current or previous involvement in student organizations such as ITES, IEEE, etc.
• Interest in working on transit projects
• Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure
• Familiarity with CAD tools: MicroStation, Revit, or AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
• Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.
• Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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• Equal Opportunity Employer
• HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.
• We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.
• In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required.
• HNTB participates in E-Verify
• Know your rights: Right to Work

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED