
Electrical Engineer Intern Summer 2027
Pasadena, CAFull-time$22.93–40.14/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Electrical Engineer Intern will work under the direction of a degreed and licensed electrical engineer, with a mentor and participation in Parsons’ Early Talent Program. The role provides exposure to engineering support assignments and the design lifecycle, including formalizing engineering notes, specifications, materials information, and sketches into working drawings. Assignments develop practical knowledge of electromechanical equipment, facilities, systems, and their relationships with other engineering disciplines.
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Full job description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Welcoming different perspectives, like yours, is one of our strongest attributes:
We’re a community of individuals with different points of view who enjoy opportunities to share our skills and ideas. We genuinely value people who will articulate their perspectives while respecting those of others. We value diversity, so here, you will find no limits to your professional growth. We will welcome you into the stimulating process of exchanging ideas for personal and professional growth.
Let’s talk about what you’ll be doing:
Each intern is paired with a mentor of the same discipline. Interns will also participate in Parsons Early Talent Program where they will interact with interns of varying disciplines and senior management within the organization.
Under direction of a degreed and licensed electrical engineer, each intern will become familiar with a variety of engineering support assignments requiring a foundational knowledge of principals of electrical circuits, design/drafting standards, construction practices, and techniques.
All activities will be designed to give the intern a full understanding of the engineering design lifecycle and insight into the role that electrical engineers play at Parsons.
The intern will be expected to take and understand engineering notes, specifications, materials of construction, rough sketches, etc., and formalize them into working drawings. Work assignments are intended to develop a practical knowledge of electromechanical equipment, facilities, and systems, and their interrelationships within electrical and other engineering disciplines, such as telecommunications, architecture, mechanical, civil, and fire protection. Location: San Antonio, TX or Pasadena, CA
Here's What We’re Looking for:
Required Qualifications
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Intern candidate must be enrolled in an Engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university and have completed at least two years of studies in electrical engineering.
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Experience with applied electrotechnology, power analysis, devices, circuits, and systems.
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Working knowledge of CAD, AutoCAD / Revit® preferred
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Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
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Major GPA greater than 3.0
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Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Parsons is a leading technology firm driving the future of defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.
Ready to join our team as an intern this summer?
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,928 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22.93–40.14/hr
- California median$33–42/hr55 hourly ranges
- US median$25–35/hr288 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $31.54/hr, is 17% below the California median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineering hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 344 open Electrical Engineering jobs in California and 2,928 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Anduril23 open
- Anduril Industries20 open
- Apple14 open
- Experience
- Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (1,904 postings).
- Education
- 1,365 of the 2,928 open Electrical Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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