Salas O'Brien Logo

Salas O'Brien

Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Posted 9 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Greenwood Village, CO, USA
Internship
In-Office
Greenwood Village, CO, USA
Internship
Electrical Engineering Interns will use Revit and potentially AutoCAD to assist with electrical system design, lighting layouts, power distribution, and fire alarm systems for commercial projects. They will perform basic electrical engineering calculations, develop attention to detail and communication skills, and visit construction jobsites while learning about engineering design and construction.
The summary above was generated by AI

Electrical Engineering Intern

 

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineering Intern will be introduced to Revit to assist in the design of electrical systems, lighting layouts, power and fire alarm systems for commercial spaces. The intern will have the opportunity to work on School, University, Healthcare, Office or Infrastructure projects as well as visiting jobsites and learn about the construction industry.

In this role, you will:

  • Use REVIT for system design
  • Be involved in electrical system design, lighting layouts, power and fire alarm system design for commercial spaces
  • Visit construction jobsites

You will be a great fit if:

  • Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering
  • You have knowledge of or wiling to learn AutoCAD and REVIT
  • You have interest in the layout and design of electrical distribution
  • You have basic knowledge of Lighting design and lighting controls or willing to learn

Skills/abilities:

  • Ability to perform basic electrical engineering calculations
  • Excellent organizational skills and extremely high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Leadership ability and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Self-starter that that is willing to learn and grow on a project

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications Education Preferred Some college or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salas O'Brien Boulder, Colorado, USA Office

4900 Nautilus Ct N, Suite 200, Boulder, United States, 80301

Salas O'Brien Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA Office

9250 East Costilla Avenue, Suite 220, Greenwood Village, United States, 80112

Salas O'Brien Lakewood, Colorado, USA Office

165 South Union Boulevard, Suite 360, Lakewood, United States, 80228

Similar Jobs

4 Days Ago
Hybrid
Boulder, CO, USA
27-38 Hourly
Internship
27-38 Hourly
Internship
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Electrical Reliability Engineering Intern supporting reliability analyses for terrestrial and space systems. Responsibilities include learning reliability metrics and methods, modeling electrical component parameters, analyzing circuits using classical techniques or SPICE, investigating circuit failures, documenting results, translating requirements, and supporting continual improvement projects. The intern will work onsite with reliability engineers and cross-functional teams while developing practical experience in mission assurance and electrical reliability engineering.
Top Skills: Mathematical Software ToolsSpice
4 Days Ago
Hybrid
Westminster, CO, USA
27-38 Hourly
Internship
27-38 Hourly
Internship
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Electrical Reliability Engineering Intern supporting reliability analysis for terrestrial and space systems. Responsibilities include learning reliability metrics and analyses, modeling electrical component parameter variations, analyzing circuits using classical methods or SPICE, investigating circuit failures, documenting results, translating requirements, and supporting continual improvement projects. The role is fully on-site and involves collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines in office, laboratory, production, cleanroom, and outdoor environments.
Top Skills: Spice
4 Days Ago
Hybrid
Broomfield, CO, USA
27-38 Hourly
Internship
27-38 Hourly
Internship
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Electrical Reliability Engineering Intern supporting reliability analyses for terrestrial and space systems. Under mentorship, the intern will work with reliability metrics, reliability prediction, part stress, failure modes, circuit, fault tree, and related analyses. Responsibilities include modeling electrical component parameters, analyzing circuits using SPICE, investigating failures, documenting results, translating requirements, supporting continual improvement projects, and collaborating across engineering teams. The role is fully on-site and may involve laboratory, production, cleanroom, and outdoor environments.
Top Skills: Spice

What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
  • Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account