Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Intern

Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Electrical Engineering student for a paid summer internship for the Summer of 2026 for our Aiken, SC office. Must have graduation date after August 2026 to be eligible.

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2026.

We will be accepting resumes for this opportunity from approximately September - October 2025. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will take place in the Fall/Winter. Offers will be extended in Winter/Spring. Timeframe subject to change.

The summer internship will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of electrical engineering. The intern will be exposed to a variety of electrical engineering experiences and tasks including, but not limited to glovebox electrical design, lighting, grounding, fire detection, communication analysis and design, instrumentation, and control design.

The position requires collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with engineers, designers, and clients, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently and in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve.

• Must have graduation date after August 2026 to be eligible.
• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

• Knowledge of electrical and lighting design and/or power system design.
• Knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, or Revit.
• Knowledge of PLC design.

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President"
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.