Electrical Engineering Intern (STRIVE Program)

APTIM is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for its STRIVE Program in Knoxville, TN. The role involves supporting the engineering team with design, testing, and documentation of electrical systems. Interns will gain hands-on experience over a 12-week period from May to August 2026, requiring full availability during specific weeks. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess relevant skills and knowledge.
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.

The STRIVE Internship Program is a 12-week experience running from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026. Interns are required to be fully available during Week 1 (May 18-22) and Week 12 (August 3-7) of the program. Week 12 includes company-paid travel to an APTIM office (location to be announced) for an end-of-internship celebration.

Interns are expected to minimize absences to ensure a meaningful program experience. The program observes Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) and Independence Day (July 3, 2026, observed).

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 enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

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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