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Wight & Company

Integrated architecture, engineering, and construction services

Building Electrical Engineer Intern

Summer 2027
$20 - $25/hr
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Darien, IL, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Good organization and computer skills.
Responsibilities
  • Work with Junior and Senior Engineers to develop creative solutions to challenges in the design processes.
  • Expand upon existing technical and computer skills to aid with day-to-day activities.
  • Attend team and client meetings in-house and on-site.
  • Develop and maintain strong internal and external client relations.
  • Provide meaningful contributions to project advancement and completion.
Desired Qualifications
  • Revit building information modelling experience.

About the company

Wight & Company provides integrated design and delivery services by combining architecture, engineering, and construction under one roof. Its Design Led-Design Build approach brings design, engineering, and construction teams together early to streamline projects, supported by architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, MEP, structural, civil, and environmental engineering, plus construction management and general contracting. The firm differentiates itself through long-running, family-led leadership, a strong sustainability track record with LEED-certified projects, and commitments like AIA 2030 and SE 2050 to cut energy use and embodied carbon. Its goal is to deliver efficient, sustainable projects for public and private clients—moving toward net-zero buildings and lower environmental impact.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • The homepage updated October 4, 2026 showcases active wins: wildlife, schools, and crisis care.
  • Gabriel Gallaher became Chief Innovation Officer, signaling continued investment in delivery technology.
  • Wight welcomed Dr. Michael Lubelfeld in 2026, strengthening education-market credibility and relationships.

What critics are saying

  • DuPage County’s $725,000 contract expires November 30, 2026, forcing recompetition.
  • Public-sector concentration exposes Wight to procurement resets and budget cuts in 2027.
  • If integrated delivery gets commoditized, Wight loses pricing power against larger design-build rivals.

What makes Wight & Company unique

  • Wight’s Design Led-Design Build integrates architecture, engineering, and construction under one contract.
  • The firm’s sustainability brand is real: AIA 2030, SE 2050, and LEED heritage.
  • Its leadership bench spans transportation, education, MEP, construction, and integrated services.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours