Lighting/Electrical Engineer Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State’s Office of the Physical Plant Design & Engineering Services Department is seeking a Lighting/Electrical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.

Design & Engineering Services provides architectural, engineering, and building code/permitting services for Penn State projects, primarily renovations and small additions up to $4 million. Services include architectural design, mechanical and plumbing engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering support, roof system and elevator design, building code support and virtual/BIM related services. 

The Design & Engineering Services Electrical Engineering Group supports the campus’s existing building electrical systems.

Intern work duties will include but are not limited to:

• Performing lighting and electrical design, calculations, and documentation;
• Assisting with on-site lighting/electrical evaluations and project review;
• Applying lighting and electrical standards and codes to Penn State projects.

Interns may be exposed to Penn State design, construction, and operations of building power, lighting, and emergency backup power systems; and also have some exposure or learning opportunities related to power distribution, utility underground distribution, micro-grids, combined heat and power plants, and natural gas/diesel power generation. Interns typically use and grow in skill using software including Agi32, Visual Controls, Bluebeam, etc.

In addition to project work, this internship includes an asynchronous educational component, including lighting, lighting controls, and electrical system design principles, and exposure to electrical topics, lighting/electrical manufacturers, and industry trends.

Students pursuing architectural engineering and electrical engineering are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two reference letters. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The posting will remain open until January 31, 2027, or until a qualified candidate is selected, whichever comes first.

During the fall and spring semesters, interns may work up to 20 hours a week. During the summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours a week. Internship is located at University Park with compensation of $16 per hour for undergraduate and $17 per hour for graduate.

Questions regarding the OPP Intern Program please contact OPP Intern Committee at [email protected].

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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