CDM Smith · 12 hours ago
Electrical Engineering Intern - Transportation Communications/ITS
Boston, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$27.01/hr - $46.23/hrCDM Smith is a company that values employee experience and offers a supportive work environment. They are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to assist with telecom and communications design tasks, prepare design deliverables, and collaborate across disciplines on various projects.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Assisting with telecom/communications design tasks (under supervision), such as:
Fiber‑optic backbone and room layouts; cable routing, terminations, labeling, and splicing plans
Radio and wireless support (e.g., public‑safety DAS, cellular DAS, point‑to‑point/point‑to‑multipoint links) and coordination of equipment locations
Low‑voltage systems integration support (CCTV, Wi‑Fi, public address/variable message signs) including device schedules and panel connection diagrams
(Technologies reflect typical Communications/ITS scopes in our practice.)
Preparing and editing design deliverables in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Revit (e.g., plans, details, one‑lines, rack elevations) and help maintain drawing standards and sheet sets. (Representative intern tasks have included editing CAD drawings, QC of load lists, and cable/conduit sizing support.)
Compiling bill of materials, equipment cut sheets, and vendor quotes; assist with specification markups and comment resolution matrices
Helping draft field notes, redlines, and meeting minutes; track action items across the team
Supporting QA/QC checklists for calculations and design packages
Collaborating across disciplines (civil/structural/electrical/architecture) to deliver cohesive, buildable designs for transit and roadway environments
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelors or Master's in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology or related discipline with an interest in power systems and/or electrical distribution
Preferred
Coursework or hands-on projects in one or more of: circuits, signals, communications systems, data networks, power for low‑voltage systems, control systems
Familiarity with AutoCAD (coursework or project experience)
Exposure to fiber optics, DAS, CCTV/PA/VMS, Ethernet/IP networking, or RF basics
Experience with Revit, Civil 3D, or scripting (e.g., Excel/VBA, Python) for engineering workflows
Interest in transit facilities and transportation infrastructure
Benefits
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
Founded in 1947
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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