Electrical Engineer Internship Summer 2027 - Portland, OR at PAE in PDOR Portland - Portland, OR 97204
- Company: PAE
- Location: PDOR Portland - Portland, OR 97204
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Internship
- Salary: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Overview
Level Entry Position Type Internship Category Entry Level Description PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team in any one of our major office locations, including: San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Boston, MA, Denver, CO, Portland, OR and …
Job description
- Level
- Entry
- Position Type
- Internship
- Category
- Entry Level
- Description
- PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team in any one of our major office locations, including: San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Boston, MA, Denver, CO, Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA.
- Our internship program provides hands-on experience in sustainable engineering design. The 10 to 12 week paid program gives interns the opportunity to learn about the building design industry from a traditional viewpoint, and to learn the PAE and LUMA way. We have internships in the areas of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting design, regenerative design, and building systems technology design.
- Interns here work directly as part of our engineering and design teams. From small retrofits to high-profile Living Buildings, you'll gain an understanding of the entire design process - the planning, the execution, and the problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Electrical Load Calculations/Block Loads
- EZ Power Crash Course
- Schematic Design Narratives
- NEC Review
- Renewable Energies
- Research PV, Wind, Fuel Cell technologies
- Layout/design/calculations of PV System
- Emerging Technologies (BIPV, level III car charge, CIGS PV, etc.)
- CAD and Revit
- General project timeline/overview
- Specifications
- Site Visits/Site Observation Reports
- Cost estimate review/preparation
- M/E coordination schedule
Requirements
- 3rd year undergraduate student preferred
- Desire to work in the Building Design industry
- Passionate about sustainable design solutions
- Effective communicator
Skills
Preferred
- Effective communicator
Benefits
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays
- The opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees
- This is an on-site intern position based in one of our local offices
- Hourly base rate: $21.00 - $27.00
- The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered.
About PAE
PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity. Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com. Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.