Electrical Engineering Intern

Location: San Diego, CA, us

Company Description

CRB's nearly 1,400 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision, and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do.

As an AEC firm, we proudly specialize in industries that inherently carry important social responsibility - we recognize our impact and influence in the communities we serve and pursue corporate responsibility through the lens of people, community, and planet. From oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.

Job Description

Launch your career with purpose at CRB. As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you’ll contribute to real-world projects that support the design and construction of advanced facilities for clients in the life sciences and food & beverage industries. At CRB, we’re proud to deliver integrated solutions that bring complex, high-impact facilities to life. You’ll gain hands-on experience, collaborate across disciplines, and work alongside professionals who are invested in your growth. This is more than an internship; it’s your opportunity to learn, make an impact, and help deliver facilities that produce life-changing therapies and feed millions around the world.

How will I contribute?

As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you will work under the direction of an assigned mentor to develop and implement project deliverables. As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you will focus on the design and engineering of power, lighting, grounding/bonding, special systems; e.g., tel/ data, security, fire alarm, raceway, cable tray and other electrical control and building support systems into the built work environment. Project work may include all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.

Core Responsibilities

• Typical tasks and deliverables include power load, illumination, short circuit, voltage drop calculations, basis of design reports, code evaluations, single line diagrams, plans, schedules, installation details, specifications, and coordination with manufacturers and construction trade partners. Tasks will include utilizing computer aided drafting and engineering software.
• Developing project documents (e.g., calculations, reports, construction drawings and specifications, etc.) for clients in coordination with regulatory bodies and industry standards. 
• Assisting with development of conceptual designs and coordinating with the design team under direction of the project team lead.
• Coordinating with multiple disciplines and other internal and external team members (e.g., vendors, clients, and contractors).

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program
• Available to work full-time during the internship period: May–August 2026
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• Strong interest in the Food & Beverage or Life Sciences industries
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and with internal and external stakeholders (vendors, clients, contractors)
• Eagerness to learn about the AEC industry and apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power systems strongly preferred
• Working towards Fundamental of Engineering Exam registration or completion preferred
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit and 3D collaboration tools (Navisworks, BIM360 Suite, Assemble)
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards within the AEC industry
• Prior internship or co-op experience in Electrical Engineering or related field

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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