Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric

Engineering Intern

Columbia, MD
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Schneider Electric Federal , a global leader in energy management and automation, is renowned for delivering secure and reliable solutions that power progress for a future-ready U.S. Government. As the #1 Energy Service Company and Microgrid Integrator in the world, our solutions modernize infrastructure, enhance national security and ensure energy independence while guaranteeing cost savings. We specialize in providing digital energy solutions, software, and services to drive long-term efficiency and mission-readiness on classified and unclassified projects across the federal government.

    We are seeking an Engineering Intern to support our engineering and capture teams by assisting with system design, product application, technical analysis, and project documentation for federal building automation and secure infrastructure projects. This role provides hands on exposure to the full pre-construction lifecycle and offers experience working with engineers, project managers, and technical consultants in a fast paced, mission critical environment.

    What You Will Do:

    • Assist in preparing technical design drawings, specifications, calculations, and supporting documents for Schneider Electric building automation solutions.
    • Support hardware engineering tasks, system application design, and product configuration for pre‑construction efforts.
    • Help interpret customer requirements, technical specifications, and site conditions to support solution development.
    • Provide technical support to sales capture teams, including solution recommendations and application troubleshooting.
    • Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations teams to validate assumptions and optimize solutions.
    • Assist in documenting product applications, technical narratives, and pre‑construction deliverables.
    • Support interactions with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and end users to gather inputs and maintain alignment.
    • Contribute to research, product evaluation, and early‑stage concept development based on customer needs.

    What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

    • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
    • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
    • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
    • Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, Revit, or similar design tools is preferred.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
    • Strong communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative team environment.
    • U.S. Citizenship required.

    What's in It for You:

    • Exposure to federal pre‑construction engineering and the full solution‑development lifecycle.
    • Hands‑on experience with real technical designs, product applications, and system concepts.
    • Mentorship from experienced engineers, project managers, and technical leaders.
    • Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact federal and mission‑critical projects.
    • A pathway to future full‑time engineering roles within SE Federal.

    Work Environment:

    • Hybrid role: Remote work combined with on‑site presence.
    • Full‑time schedule for ~10 weeks with collaboration across multiple engineering and capture teams.

    Schneider Electric Federal (SE Federal), a 100% U.S. Company, operates in accordance with a Special Security Agreement approved by the US Government, established to mitigate concerns associated with Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). To mitigate potential FOCI, SE-Federal Inc., in concert with the DoD's Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), has agreed to a comprehensive series of controls and requirements set forth by the Special Security Agreement, subject to oversight by the Government Security Committee (GSC) to ensure independent SE Federal management. As such, SE Federal is approved to work with the US Government on classified and unclassified programs and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key technologies for U.S. Federal Agencies and Defense Department.

    Let us learn about you! Apply today.

    You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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    IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

    We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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    €36 billion global revenue
    +13% organic growth
    150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
    #1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

    You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

    Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

    At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

    Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

  • Industry
    Technology
  • About Us

    Schneider Electric is more than a global technology leader—we’re a company where your career can make a real impact. With 170,000 employees across 100+ countries, we bring world-class innovation to electrification, automation, and digitization, powering everything from smart industries and resilient infrastructure to intelligent buildings and connected homes.

    Our purpose is bold: to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On—and it’s not just a slogan, it’s a movement.

    As TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Company, we believe a better future is not only possible—it’s already happening. And we need passionate, curious, and driven people to help us build it.

    Whether you're an engineer, designer, analyst, or innovator, your ideas matter here. Join Schneider Electric and be part of a team that’s global in scale, local in spirit, and united by purpose.