Electrical Engineering Intern

Brown and Caldwell’s Maui/Honolulu offices are seeking an Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineering Intern to join our growing and passionate team. This is an extraordinary opportunity to build knowledge, skills, and relationships, all while doing challenging and meaningful work protecting the earth’s resources. If you are seeking a collaborate and supportive opportunity to work in the environmental arena on critical infrastructure projects involving potable water, wastewater and related public and private sector projects, let’s talk about your future with BC!

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will support the design of electrical equipment upgrades for low and medium voltage power distribution systems and development of power system studies for arc flash hazards analysis. As an I&C Engineering Intern, you will support the design, testing, and start-up of industrial process automation control systems for municipal water/wastewater projects. Our I&C Engineers come from a variety of backgrounds including electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering with an emphasis on process controls and automation.

BC offers an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers you to develop and use your skills effectively. You will be onboarded and mentored by industry leaders on interesting and important projects. We are looking for candidates who, like our employees, embrace our core values of integrity, curiosity and empathy in their character and actions.

Work Location and Schedule:  Interns are expected to be in Brown and Caldwell’s offices (in person) at least three days a week and have the option of working remotely two days a week. Interns will work full time (40 hours a week).

Detailed Description:

• Work closely with project managers, design engineers, and other team members to execute work for drinking water, wastewater treatment, and conveyance infrastructure design projects.
• Assist with the preparation of electrical or I&C engineering design deliverables including calculations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and data analysis.
• Support municipal water and wastewater clients with pre-design tasks and alternative analysis.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications to support engineering services during construction for water and wastewater projects.
• Conduct occasional field work as necessary to support project design or construction.
• Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time.
• Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s QA/QC process.

 

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Junior or Senior student attending university working on obtaining a Bachelor of Science in electrical (for electrical or I&C intern position) or in chemical or mechanical (for I&C intern position), environmental, or related engineering field required; graduate students may also be considered.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm and skills for collaborating in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic computer skills. Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar PDF editor is preferred.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts.
• Self-starter, results-oriented, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability and willingness to perform occasional field work at various local sites.
• Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this role, as sponsorship is unavailable

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $17.80- $24.50

Location B: $19.60- 26.90

Location C: $21.40- 29.40

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

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