Electrical Engineering Intern - Hammond, IN - Summer 2026

Summary: Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and enterprising candidate for an Electrical Engineering Internship with their Electrical Distribution engineering team at their Hammond, IN location for the summer of 2026. The successful candidate will gain exposure to engineering consulting practices in the electric utility industry and in electrical distribution design, while acquiring thorough experience and exposure to various professional technical skills and methods. Responsibilities: - Applying sound engineering principles on active projects - Meeting deadlines and adhering to assigned scopes of work - Participating in department/company meetings and development programs - Learning to prepare, read, and interpret drawings and other project documents - Working closely with registered Professional Engineers across multiple disciplines - Gaining relevant field experience through job site visits - Participating as part of a project team in an office environment - Building professional interpersonal and collaboration skills - Utilizing industry software to develop engineering analyses and design drawings - Developing written and verbal technical communication skills - Acquiring technical skills through training and firsthand experiences - Manipulating and applying data to the analysis of real-world situations - Reading, interpreting, and properly applying design codes and standards - Working in a dynamic and team-based environment - Developing critical thinking and practical application skills - Learning practical application of engineering principles - Developing formal reports and calculation documents - Learning various problem-solving approaches - Learning attention to detail and importance of engineering work quality - Operating within an established job process and product quality framework - Gaining exposure to the integration of various advanced technologies into our project design activities Required Qualifications: - Applicants must be pursuing BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university and must have completed at least their first year of coursework successfully - Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement, initiative, integrity, work ethic, and willingness to learn - This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment Preferred Qualifications: - Candidates seeking a degree in Electrical Engineering and who will be rising Juniors or Seniors are preferred Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Engineering principles, Reading, interpreting drawings, Engineering consulting practices, Electrical distribution design, Data analysis, Design codes, standards, Willingness to learn Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, 401(k)-retirement savings plan, Supplemental insurance options, Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, Company-paid short-term disability coverage, Generous paid time off program