About the role#
General Matter is looking for an Electrical Engineering intern to join the Buildings team. You will work alongside engineers and designers to learn how to build power, lighting, and low-voltage systems for large-scale industrial facilities. This role provides hands-on experience with high-reliability, energy-intensive facility design.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design and coordination of electrical power systems in BIM for industrial and critical facilities.
- Perform load calculations, circuit analysis, and panel schedules.
- Support the development of medium-voltage distribution networks and backup systems.
- Contribute to lighting design studies, grounding layouts, and protective device coordination tasks.
- Assist in preparing documentation, specifications, and construction drawings for large-scale projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
- Foundational coursework in electrical power systems, machines, circuits, and building services engineering.
- Exposure to BIM modeling software, specifically Revit and AutoCAD.
- Academic understanding of power distribution, load analysis, and basic electrical design fundamentals.
- Interest in learning lighting and energy modeling tools.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Los Angeles, California.
- The term for this position is Summer 2027.
- This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
About General Matter
General Matter works in the renewable energy services sector. The company focuses on nuclear energy capacity and energy security. It is a privately held organization based in El Segundo, California. The firm employs 21 people.
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