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Electrical Design Intern

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Recruitment began on July 30, 2025
and the job listing Expires on January 30, 2026
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About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey and to grow with us as we scale.

About the position

Our summer internship program allows you to learn more about the electrical construction industry and our business before beginning your career after graduation. The Electrical Design Intern works with and supports Sachs’ project teams to develop coordinated 3D preconstruction and construction models, detailed system routing layouts, pre-fabrication shop drawings, and component outputs using virtual building models.

Day in the life

  • Preparing sheets, labeling equipment, and conduits
  • Modeling conduit
  • Prepares calculations, specifications, cable pull schedules, reports, etc.
  • Work with the prefabrication department to produce manufacturable electrical assemblies

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical System Design or related major
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Basic understanding of Revit is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
  • Strong desire to start a career in the electrical construction industry
  • Superior communication skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal and teaming skills
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Accubid or other construction technology is a plus

Travel

  • Occasional travel to the project site or working from the project site may be required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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