Work with a mentor and other engineering disciplines to interpret architectural plans and design electrical systems for buildings, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, and HVAC power. Use engineering design software to develop system plans, support project specifications, and apply electrical safety standards and building codes.
Requirements overview
Applicants must be pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. The role also calls for a self-starter who is willing to learn and has an insurable driving record.
Key skills
Electrical Engineering DesignBuilding Power SystemsLighting DesignPower DistributionFire Alarm SystemsHVAC Power SupplyElectrical Design SoftwareCircuitryEquipment Power PlansElectrical SpecificationsElectrical Safety StandardsBuilding CodesCross-Functional CollaborationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook
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Morrison-Maierle is an engineering firm that provides civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering and surveying, planning, and environmental science services. It serves various industries, including agriculture, airports, commercial, education, energy, healthcare, industrial, government, housing, transportation, and water management. With 13 offices throughout the West, it is a 100% employee-owned company with offices in Great Falls, Kalispell, Helena, Missoula, Bozeman, and Billings, Montana; Boise, Idaho; Casper, Cody, Sheridan, and Gillette, Wyoming; Bend, Oregon; and Spokane, Washington.
ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS
Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.
Position: Civil Engineer Internship
Job Status: Nonexempt-hourly
Location: Spokane, WA
Morrison‑Maierle has been a leading civil engineering design and consulting firm in Montana since 1945. This internship offers students the chance to be part of a legacy of building better communities—gaining real‑world experience while working alongside top professionals who are invested in mentorship and long‑term career growth.
BENEFITS
$21-$24/hr (depending on experience)
Opportunity to experience engineering design and field work
Hands-on experience with one of Montana’s top engineering firms.
Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people-first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of “Best Places to Work.” Join our company for a rewarding internship experience and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.
THE ROLE
Turn your classroom knowledge into real‑world impact.
As a Electrical Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that shape communities. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to planning, design, and construction activities—building practical skills, confidence, and a clearer vision for your future in electrical engineering. Morrison-Maierle provides civil engineering design and consulting for projects related to transportation, airports, industrial, municipal infrastructures, water, land development, environmental, survey, planning, CAD, and buildings focused on structural, mechanical, electrical and information communication technology.
In this role, the intern applies electrical engineering design principles to building systems with project work focusing on interpreting the architectural design of a building and supplying it with necessary power needs. This includes designing lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, HVAC power supply, and other electrical components.
These responsibilities include:
Works with mentor to grasp project vision.
Learns how to interpret the architectural design plan and research appropriate power systems to fit the scope of the project.
Interact with engineering design software to build power system components such as circuitry, equipment power plans, lighting plans, and fire alarm plans within the building design.
Support project specification writing.
Understand from a practical scenario the compliance of electrical safety standards and building codes with in a project.
Works cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines to support project design.
Conceptualize how electrical engineering design challenges are creatively solved.
YOUR STRENGTHS
Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Self-starter with a willingness to learn
Insurable driving record
Apply today and gain hands‑on electrical engineering experience that turns classroom learning into real‑world impact.
WHO WE ARE
At Morrison-Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee-owned, Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.
Morrison-Maierle is not accepting third-party or recruitment agency solicitation requests.
Morrison-Maierle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.