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Electrical Engineering Intern

APTIM
Knoxville, TN Intern
POSTED ON 12/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineering Intern to support our engineering team with the design, testing, analysis, and documentation of electrical systems and components. This internship offers hands-on experience working on real-world engineering projects in a collaborative, professional environment.

Aptim is a leading provider in integrated, comprehensive services in a variety of markets and industry. We offer consulting, engineering, construction, scientific program and project management services to meet the customer needs in environmental and infrastructure markets. Our highly skilled multi-discipline teams of professionals are strategically located throughout the United States and abroad to efficiently provide safe and sustainable solutions to complex challenges faced by government, public institutions, and commercial clients. This is a temporary position.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Work activities include collection and interpretation of engineering data, development of project design basis, development of specifications, and performance of detailed engineering.
  • Assist in the design and development of electrical systems and components
  • Support schematic creation, wiring diagrams, and layouts
  • Assist with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and validation
  • Collect and analyze engineering data
  • Support testing
  • Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and reports
  • Participate in design reviews and engineering meetings
  • Follow company safety, quality, and compliance standards
  • Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Is aware of costs and schedule related to own work.
  • Organizes own work to meet deadlines set by others.
  • Communicates information, asks questions and checks for understanding.
  • Contributes to a team environment

Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Completion of at least one year of core engineering coursework
  • Basic understanding of circuit analysis and electrical principles
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Has basic knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in electrical engineering.
  • Experience with schematic capture or PCB design tools
  • Familiarity with test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
  • Basic knowledge of power systems, controls, or electronics
  • Programming experience (MATLAB, Python, C/C , or PLCs, CADD)
  • Prior internship, lab, or relevant project experience
  • FE and EIT candidates preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and in a diverse team setting
  • Willingness to work across Engineering disciplines
  • Strong multitasking skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills

ABOUT APTIM
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $22 to $24.13 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

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