Intern – Electrical I&C Engineering

Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Electrical Engineering student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2021 for our Oak Ridge, TN office. The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August.

We will be accepting resumes for this opportunity from approximately September – November. Resumes will be reviewed in December/January, interviews will take place in February/March and offers will be extended in March/April. Timeframe subject to change.

Students who have recently graduated will not be considered.

Job Description

The summer internship will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of electrical engineering. The intern will be exposed to a variety of electrical engineering experiences and tasks including, but not limited to glovebox electrical design, lighting, grounding, fire detection, communication analysis and design, instrumentation and control design.

The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.

Merrick does not pay relocation fees nor provide a living stipend.

Required Experience

• Knowledge of Microstation preferred
• Knowledge of lighting design software (AGI-32, Elum Tools) preferred
• Knowledge of electrical and lighting design and/or power system design
• Knowledge of PLC design preferred
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school
• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Electrical Engineering
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

Physical Requirements

• The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and facilities
• Comfortably climb or descend short hills by foot and walk/stand on uneven ground.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as but not limited to computers, copiers, printers, scanners, and plotters.

• Some work is outside, and worker will be subject to weather environments that vary significantly with occasional travel to client facilities and project sites is required.

Additional information

Merrick does not pay relocation fees or provide a living stipend.

Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.

Merrick & Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.