Electrical Engineer Intern

Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Electrical student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2026 at our Los Alamos, NM office. This position will support the Electrical team in Merrick's Nuclear Science & Technology business unit. This position will offer the opportunity to work on a wide array of projects including hotcells, nuclear laboratories and other research facilities. Imagine working on rewarding client projects and being exposed to unparalleled training and development opportunities! 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 Merrick Internship Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of electrical design. Our intern will be exposed to a variety of electrical engineering experiences and tasks including, but not limited to, facility electrical power, motorized equipment, instruments and control systems, lighting, grounding, fire detection, lighting system, communication systems and access control.

The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.

• Must have graduation date after August 2026 to be eligible.
• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Electrical Engineering with an electrical emphasis from an ABET accredited program
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate or technologist degree.
• Knowledge of facility electrical and lighting design and/or power system design
• Client Projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of power distribution design software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP).
• Local Candidates Preferred.

• 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.