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Cummins Inc.

2025 - Summer Intern Co-op Conversion

Hampton, VA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

This requisition is for 2025 Summer Intern/Co-op Conversion candidates with assignment end dates ... Functional Talent Scouts (function or engineering subfunction), who are CC03 or higher employees ...

Cummins Inc.

2025 - Summer Intern Co-op Conversion

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

This requisition is for 2025 Summer Intern/Co-op Conversion candidates with assignment end dates ... Functional Talent Scouts (function or engineering subfunction), who are CC03 or higher employees ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for electrical engineer summer intern in Virginia is $21.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Electrical Engineer Summer Intern assists with designing, testing, and evaluating electrical systems or components under the supervision of experienced engineers. Typical tasks include helping with circuit design, running simulations, preparing technical documentation, and participating in team meetings. Interns gain hands-on experience by working on real-world projects, often contributing to research, troubleshooting issues, or performing lab work. This role provides valuable exposure to the engineering process and helps students apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting.

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Electrical Engineer-Intern

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

Fairfax, VA • On-site

$21.50 - $24.50/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for  more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

The Electrical Engineer Intern, under direct supervision of senior staff, will work on projects relating to the design of electrical systems for government, military, commercial, industrial, municipal and institutional facilities. 

Responsibilities:

The Electrical Engineer will assist in the creation of engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, and calculations, while following WRA’s engineering guidance, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with design team members – including architects and other engineers – to produce a coordinated design.

Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization.
  • Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments.
  • US Citizenship required

Required Submissions:

  • Resume
  • A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to careers@wrallp.com) 

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. 

The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $21.50 - $24.50. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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