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CDM Smith · 9 hours ago

Electrical Engineering Intern - Transportation Communications/ITS

CDM Smith is looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to join their dynamic team of industry-leading engineers. The intern will assist with telecom/communications design tasks and collaborate across disciplines to deliver cohesive designs for transit and roadway environments.

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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

Electrical EngineeringAutoCADRevitCivil 3DPythonFiber opticsCommunication systemsInterest in transit projectsCommunication skills

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

Company

CDM Smith

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CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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