Progressive Companies · 1 day ago
Summer 2026 Electrical Engineering Intern
Grand Rapids, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerProgressive Companies is a firm dedicated to innovative design and community impact. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Electrical Engineering Intern to collaborate with project managers and engineers on designing electrical systems for various projects while gaining hands-on experience in the field.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Contribute to the project team to ensure they achieve project schedules and budgets
Manage multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner, monitoring overall project progress according to the project scope and available resources
Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards
Assist in the preparation of building models, detailed contract documents, construction documents, photometric lighting simulations, arc flash and specifications consistent with Progressive Companies' standards
Provide design analysis consistent with Progressive Companies' standards
Check for Code Compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any affect it may have on other disciplines
Collaborate with various disciplines throughout Progressive Companies. Regularly communicate with Project Manager(s), Project Designer(s), and/or Project Architects(s) to understand any changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget
Understand what the deliverable needs to be to meet your client’s project needs and what it takes to make projects successful
Use design software/technology, including Revit, AutoCAD, BSD Speclink, Elum Tools or Visual Lighting Software, Easy Power and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in an EAC/ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program
Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control processes and a strong attention to detail
Ability to produce construction drawings and specifications
Basic knowledge of electrical standards and regulations, and the ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving technical skills, and ability to communicate well as demonstrated through your competencies
Knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required
Preferred
Desire to learn about architectural building process
Knowledge of the electrical engineering and documentation process preferred
Knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security systems, and communications preferred
Experience in Arc Flash Studies utilizing software for simulations preferred
Proficiency in ElumTools or Visual Lighting Software, and Easy Power preferred
Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred
Benefits
Award-winning wellness program
Hybrid work schedule
Summer hours
Profit-sharing
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Paid service-learning hours
Company
Progressive Companies
We are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways that deliver what clients need today and preparing them for what’s to come.
Founded in 1962
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
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