Intern - Electrical

Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Summary

This role will form an integral part of our Global Excellence Centre (GEC). The GEC is comprised of more than 3,000 talented individuals working in offices across Romania, India and the Philippines. The GEC provides Capability, Capacity and a Competitive Advantage across a wide array of unique projects and services, in collaboration with our global businesses.

The MEPF Team (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) is a cross-functional team delivering innovative building services solutions that enhance energy efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort. Through collaboration with global teams, the GEC plays a key role in project delivery using advanced and innovative approaches, including computational design.

As an Electrical Intern Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers in a supportive learning environment. We will teach you how to apply electrical engineering principles in real projects, use industry-standard tools, and contribute to high-quality design deliverables.
Role accountabilities:

Under the supervision of experienced engineers, we will teach you how to:

* Support the engineering design of general lighting, emergency lighting, power distribution, and basic low-voltage systems such as fire detection, CCTV, and security systems.

* Assist in preparing engineering calculations, sketches, schematic designs, 3D models, and working drawings for different project phases.

* Use and build proficiency in Revit and other electrical design and calculation software.

* Assist in preparing technical reports and presentations as directed by senior engineers.

* Follow company standards, procedures, and design quality-check processes.

* Manage assigned tasks within agreed timelines and budget while working in a structured project environment.

* Apply safety-in-design principles ensuring system accessibility, maintainability, coordination, and buildability are integrated into your design decisions.

Mandatory

* Be currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, building services, or a related field.

* Basic familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD (training will be provided where needed).

* Fundamental understanding of electrical systems for buildings gained through coursework.

* Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

* Willingness to learn new tools, systems, technical skills and ways of working.

* Basic awareness of relevant codes, norms, and standards.

* Demonstrates good planning, organization skills, curiosity, problem-solving ability, and analytical thinking.

* Interested in long-term professional growth within an engineering consultancy environment.

Nice to have

* Exposure to Revit MEP or other relevant software through coursework or training.

* Academic projects or internships related to electrical design for buildings.

* Interested in automation, digital tools and innovative engineering solutions.

Key attributes

* Professional attitude toward time, tasks, and deadlines.

* Comfortable working within a multi-national team and supporting colleagues.

* Proactive in asking questions and seeking feedback.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a 'people first' business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions