Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Electrical Engineering Intern for our San Diego office for full time work over the summer months of 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your electrical engineering in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry! We design electrical building systems including power distribution systems, lighting and controls, receptacles, power for utilization equipment, and low-voltage systems for higher education, commercial and retail, healthcare, R&D Life Sciences and federal/government/military site and structures. We also design renewable systems such as photovoltaics (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The ideal candidate will be a student who wishes to focus on electrical/power systems for buildings, increase proficiency in Computer Aided Drafting software such as AutoCAD and Revit to produce electronic drawings, and work in a professional fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

** Eligibility Requirements:**

• Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program at a nationally recognized, accredited college.
• Two years of required courses completed towards an undergraduate electrical engineering degree.
• Prefer a candidate who has taken power engineering courses.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).

Expected Hourly Rate $25.00-$30.00, rate based on experience.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team. Our offices provide several engineering discipline services, which work together collaboratively to provide complete engineering design packages.

Coffman offers a flexible schedule and this position may be eligible for PTO, a fun office environment with a high-performing team and a fully stocked kitchen! We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

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Coffman at a Glance:

• 46 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
• Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• “The List” for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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