Electrical Engineering Intern

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CPL ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Applications Closed

Posted about 2 months ago

Internship

Greensboro, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will be responsible for performing technical calculations such as lighting, voltage drop, and basic fault current calculations for electrical systems. Key tasks also include laying out fire alarm devices on floor plans and sizing conductors and conduits for one-line diagrams.

CPL is seeking curious and motivated students from Architecture, Engineering (MEP and Civil), Interior Design, and related fields for an Electrical Engineering Internship. This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaboration on real projects, making it a great opportunity for students eager to apply their classroom learning and contribute fresh ideas.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Lighting Calculations

Fire Alarm Layout

Voltage Drop Calculations

Fault Current Calculations

Conductor Sizing

Conduit Sizing

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Job Description

   

Kickstart Your Career with an Internship at CPL

Are you a student eager to turn classroom learning into real-world impact? At CPL, a nationally recognized Architecture & Engineering firm, we believe in empowering the next generation of designers, engineers, and innovators. Our internship program is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and contribute to projects that shape communities.

Why Intern with Us?

  • Real Projects, Real Impact – Work on meaningful assignments that go beyond “busy work.”

  • Mentorship & Learning – Learn from industry experts who are invested in your growth.

  • Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values creativity, curiosity, and fresh perspectives.

  • Career Pathways – Explore your future in architecture, engineering, planning, design, or project management.

Who We’re Looking For
We welcome students from all backgrounds of study—Architecture, Engineering (MEP and Civil), Interior Design, and related fields—who are:

  • Curious, motivated, and eager to learn.

  • Excited to bring their ideas to the table.

  • Ready to embrace teamwork and new challenges.

Tasks/Responsibilities 

Perform lighting calculations for interior and exterior spaces.

  1. Lay out fire alarm devices on floor plans.
  2. Perform voltage drop calculations.
  3. Perform basic fault current calculations.
  4. Size conductors and conduits for one-line diagrams.

How to Get Involved
We’re now collecting registrations of interest for upcoming internship opportunities. If you want to grow your skills, build your network, and make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now to register your interest and be among the first to hear about our internship openings.

Be part of something bigger. Start your journey with CPL today.

LEARN MORE

CPL is proud to be not only an equal opportunity employer, but a diverse and motivating place to work. Visit our website (that’s cplteam.com) to see what we’re all about.

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CPL ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Extraordinary projects are made from extraordinary relationships. Exceptional design demands a partner who listens as much as they plan, who is inspired and driven by your vision and who becomes an extension of your team. Across 4+ decades, CPL has grown into a multi-disciplined team of experts who co-create inspiring designs with partners in the community & culture, healthcare, higher education, infrastructure, K-12 education and placemaking sectors. We maintain offices throughout Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Everything we do is engineered to strengthen the bonds between us and our dedicated partners. That's why what we create together lasts.

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