Electrical Engineering Intern
Engineering Design Organization
Posted on 10/3/2025

GHD
Compensation Overview
$21 - $23/hr
Syracuse, NY, USA + 1 more
More locations: Buffalo, NY, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid model requiring in-office presence three days a week.
Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.
Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.
Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Engineering Design Organization this summer! You’ll support engineers and project managers on Power System projects, gaining hands-on experience in engineering studies, cost estimates, and design calculations. Your responsibilities will include compiling data, assisting with CADD drawings, developing layouts, schematics, and schedules, and conducting comparative engineering and economic evaluations. This is a great opportunity to build your skills and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects.
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Contract Management: Carry out a range of contract management tasks.
- Engineering Inspections: Provide technical support to inspections of the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and the remedial works needed in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Improvement/Innovation: Implement improvements and provide feedback on them. Use change management systems and protocols to provide routine support services.
- Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
- Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
- Engineering Solutions Design: Implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions, under supervision, to provide feedback and contribute to validation of the design.
- Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
- Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
What you will bring to the Team:
Education
- Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
Experience
- General Experience: Very limited work based experience (0 to 3 months)
- Managerial Experience: None
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Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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