Job Information
HNTB Intern Electrical Engineer: Communications - Summer 2025 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
What We're Looking For
HNTB, one of the largest and most respected design firms in the transportation industry, is seeking an Electrical Intern Engineer - Communications Systems candidates in our Chelmsford, MA office.
Communications systems support safe train operations, provide information to the traveling public and supports security. HNTB is a leader in this field within the United States in all facets, from initial planning, through technical design, project management and through to construction support.
The HNTB Communications team is actively involved in providing services for transportation agencies across the country. This type of work involves design of fiber optic systems, radio systems, control systems, video surveillance, access control, Voice over IP (VoIP) and passenger information systems.
This is for an intern Electrical engineer who will be actively involved in all aspects of the HNTB communications team assisting in the preparation of design calculations, drawings, specifications, engineering cost estimates, and field support for various rail projects.
Relocation and housing are not provided for this position.
What You’ll Do:
Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.
Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program
What You’ll Bring:
Successful applicant would, under supervision of department engineers:
Become a key member of the production staff using CAD (AutoCAD or Microstation), Excel spreadsheets and specialist software to support the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
Perform basic engineering tasks related to the work and education level of the applicant.
Develop basic understanding of key areas of the work and start to apply these principles to support production of engineering designs
Work efficiently and effectively as part of a larger team.
Support engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
Be innovative and pro-active with good communications skills.
Take direction of Senior department staff while continuing learning and development, in an active production environment.
What We Prefer:
Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program in Electrical Engineering
Experience with Autocad, Microstation
Experience with Microsoft suite of tools e.g. Powerpoint, MS Office, Excel, Word
Additional Information
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Click here to learn more about EOE including disability and vet
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Chelmsford, MA (Lexington)
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
Job Type: Intern
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Category: Engineering Group
ReqID: R-22415 #college