Overview

Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking interns to join our Electrical team in Albany, NY for spring/summer 2023! This posting is specifically for Electrical Engineering students in the U.S. that will focus on internal building design work utilizing programs such as AutoCAD and Revit. We are looking for students who are in their sophomore year (2nd year) of their college program or higher (including Graduate students), who have a specific interest in Electrical Engineering fields. These professionals focus on the inner workings of buildings, including lighting and electrical wiring. 

**Please complete our employment application in its entirety.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects in their respective discipline
• Collaborate with technical and design staff to complete billable real-time engineering responsibilities
• Work alongside junior and senior level engineers to execute project deadlines
• Network with current Colliers Engineering & Design professionals
• Work across multiple disciplines with other interns and professional staff

Our internships are unique in that they are work-centered, meaning you are working on real, billable client work during your internship. This is a great way to gain real life experience in consulting.

In addition to the work-centered program, we offer a robust internship program, which includes opportunities to work with other interns and learn about other areas of the business all while developing valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Please note - we do not offer any R&D, manufacturing, product development, or electronics internships at this time. 

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related-engineering program from an accredited university or college physically located in the United States
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. 
• Prior experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or Building design is highly preferred
• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior internship experience is a plus

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferrable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program. 

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers with Colliers Engineering & Design and its affiliates!

We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.