Electrical Designer Intern

About HED

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

HED | IDEAS - Electrical Engineering Intern

HED | IDEAS (Intern Development for Engineering and Architecture Students) is an approximate 10-week program that provides aspiring A/E professionals real-world work experiences that introduces them to the many diverse components of an A/E firm. The experience is intended to complement and support their academic learning experience.

Interns contribute to one or more of HED's nine market sectors. Project work exposure can vary, from planning and concept development, through design, production and construction administration. Interns also attend a series of workshops that provide introductions to the intricacies of integrated practice, project management, programming, business development and marketing, all crucial to the successful operations of an A/E firm.

Interns at HED harness their critical thinking skills, enthusiasm, innovation, passion, energy, and curiosity to make a positive impact through design excellence and contributing to making the world a better place. They thrive in a collaborative and hybrid work environment that embraces authenticity, discipline, growth, change and making a mark on the world.

Position Summary The Electrical Intern supports the project team by assisting with electrical design tasks and learning the fundamentals of electrical building system design in a professional environment. Interns gain hands-on experience working with modeling software, understanding electrical engineering principles, and participating in real project work under direct supervision. This role provides a foundation for a future career in electrical systems design and encourages learning through mentorship and exposure to interdisciplinary coordination.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Work Environment

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
• The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ANY APPLICATION SUBMISSION AFTER FEBRUARY 14, 2026, WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.