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Become An Engineering Internship

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Working As An Engineering Internship

  • Interacting With Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Mostly Sitting

  • $108,890

    Average Salary

What Does An Engineering Internship Do

An Engineering Intern works on projects and initiatives under the supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Staff. They develop basic details and create drawings for products and equipment.

How To Become An Engineering Internship

Electrical and electronics engineers must have a bachelor’s degree. Employers also value practical experience, so participation in cooperative engineering programs, in which students earn academic credit for structured work experience. Having a Professional Engineer (PE) license may improve an engineer’s chances of finding employment.

Education

High school students interested in studying electrical or electronics engineering benefit from taking courses in physics and mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Courses in drafting are also helpful, because electrical and electronics engineers often are required to prepare technical drawings.

In order to enter the occupation, prospective electrical and electronics engineers need a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electrical engineering technology. Programs include classroom, laboratory, and field studies. Courses include digital systems design, differential equations, and electrical circuit theory. Programs in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electrical engineering technology should be accredited by ABET.

Some colleges and universities offer cooperative programs in which students gain practical experience while completing their education. Cooperative programs combine classroom study with practical work. Internships provide similar experience and are growing in number.

At some universities, students can enroll in a 5-year program that leads to both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. A graduate degree allows an engineer to work as an instructor at some universities, or in research and development.

Important Qualities

Concentration. Electrical and electronics engineers design and develop complex electrical systems and electronic components and products. They must be able to keep track of multiple design elements and technical characteristics when performing these tasks.

Initiative. Electrical and electronics engineers must be able to apply their knowledge to new tasks in every project they undertake. In addition, they must engage in continuing education to keep up with changes in technology.

Interpersonal skills. Electrical and electronics engineers must be able to work with others during the manufacturing process to ensure that their plans are implemented correctly. This collaboration includes monitoring technicians and devising remedies to problems as they arise.

Math skills. Electrical and electronics engineers must be able to use the principles of calculus and other advanced math in order to analyze, design, and troubleshoot equipment.

Speaking skills. Electrical and electronics engineers work closely with other engineers and technicians. They must be able to explain their designs and reasoning clearly and to relay instructions during product development and production. They also may need to explain complex issues to customers who have little or no technical expertise.

Writing skills. Electrical and electronics engineers develop technical publications related to equipment they develop, including maintenance manuals, operation manuals, parts lists, product proposals, and design methods documents.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Licensure is not required for entry-level positions as electrical and electronics engineers. A Professional Engineering (PE) license, which allows for higher levels of leadership and independence, can be acquired later in one’s career. Licensed engineers are called professional engineers (PEs). A PE can oversee the work of other engineers, sign off on projects, and provide services directly to the public. State licensure generally requires

  • A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
  • Relevant work experience
  • A passing score on the Professional Engineering (PE) exam

The initial Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam can be taken right after graduation from a college or university. Engineers who pass this exam commonly are called engineers in training (EITs) or engineer interns (EIs). After getting work experience, EITs can take the second exam, called the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.

Several states require engineers to take continuing education courses to keep their license. Most states recognize licensure from other states if the licensing state’s requirements meet or exceed their own licensure requirements.

Advancement

Electrical and electronic engineers may advance to supervisory positions in which they lead a team of engineers and technicians. Some may move to management positions, working as engineering or program managers. Preparation for managerial positions usually requires working under the guidance of a more experienced engineer. For more information, see the profile on architectural and engineering managers.

For sales work, an engineering background enables engineers to discuss a product's technical aspects and assist in product planning and use. For more information, see the profile on sales engineers.

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Engineering Internship Career Paths

Engineering Internship
Design Engineer Senior Engineer Senior Software Engineer
Chief Technology Officer
11 Yearsyrs
Mechanical Engineer Project Engineer
Construction Manager
10 Yearsyrs
Process Engineer Operations Manager Director Of Sales
Director Of Sales, Americas
13 Yearsyrs
Project Engineer Engineering Manager
Engineering Director
13 Yearsyrs
Engineer Project Engineer
Engineering Manager
10 Yearsyrs
Engineer Project Manager Program Manager
Operations Director
9 Yearsyrs
Manufacturing Engineer Quality Engineer Quality Assurance Manager
Operations Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Design Engineer Engineering Manager Operations Manager
Plant Manager
11 Yearsyrs
Project Manager Program Manager General Manager
President Of Operations
11 Yearsyrs
Software Engineer Product Manager
Product Line Manager
9 Yearsyrs
Software Engineer Business Analyst Product Manager
Product Management Director
12 Yearsyrs
Field Engineer Engineer Software Engineer
Product Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Process Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Operations Manager
Purchasing Manager
9 Yearsyrs
Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Quality Engineer
Quality Manager
11 Yearsyrs
Field Engineer Systems Engineer Engineering Manager
Senior Engineering Manager
12 Yearsyrs
Project Manager Senior Project Manager
Senior Product Manager
9 Yearsyrs
Project Engineer Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
12 Yearsyrs
Manufacturing Engineer Operations Manager General Manager
Vice President & General Manager
12 Yearsyrs
Systems Engineer Senior Engineer Engineering Manager
Vice President Of Engineering
13 Yearsyrs
Application Engineer Product Manager Director Of Product Development
Vice President Product Development
12 Yearsyrs
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Engineering Internship Demographics

Gender

  • Male

    74.8%

  • Female

    19.7%

  • Unknown

    5.5%

Ethnicity

  • White

    66.0%

  • Asian

    20.2%

  • Hispanic or Latino

    9.2%

  • Unknown

    3.5%

  • Black or African American

    1.1%
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

    36.0%

  • French

    9.9%

  • Chinese

    9.7%

  • Mandarin

    8.5%

  • German

    7.0%

  • Arabic

    4.1%

  • Hindi

    4.1%

  • Japanese

    3.0%

  • Portuguese

    2.5%

  • Cantonese

    2.4%

  • Italian

    2.3%

  • Russian

    2.2%

  • Vietnamese

    1.4%

  • Korean

    1.3%

  • Carrier

    1.3%

  • Turkish

    1.2%

  • Gujarati

    0.9%

  • Greek

    0.9%

  • Polish

    0.8%

  • Tamil

    0.7%
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Real Engineering Internship Salaries

Job Title Company Location Start Date Salary
Bridge Test Engineer Intern Illinois Central Railroad Company Homewood, IL Aug 09, 2016 $79,700
Bridge Test Engineer Intern Illinois Central Railroad Company Homewood, IL Dec 31, 2014 $76,000
Engineering Intern C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, Inc. New Orleans, LA Jan 10, 2016 $73,996
Engineer Intern II Stanley Consultants, Inc. Chicago, IL May 18, 2015 $73,000
Bridge Test Engineer Intern Illinois Central Railroad Company Homewood, IL Sep 08, 2013 $72,700
Intern Engineer JWL Associates Hacienda Heights, CA Jan 08, 2016 $69,497
Engineer Intern II Stanley Consultants, Inc. Muscatine, IA Sep 30, 2014 $69,200
Coastal Engineer Intern HDR Engineering, Inc. Lafayette, LA Oct 27, 2016 $68,806
Staff Engineer (Intern Junior Keystone Engineering Inc. Metairie, LA Sep 18, 2013 $68,640
Coastal Engineer Intern HDR Engineering, Inc. Lafayette, LA Nov 09, 2016 $67,995
Engineering Intern C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, Inc. New Orleans, LA Mar 08, 2016 $67,330
Bridge Test Engineer Intern Illinois Central Railroad Company Homewood, IL Sep 08, 2010 $66,625
Engineer Intern Marlin Engineering, Inc. Miami, FL Oct 01, 2009 $65,978
Engineer Intern SWRF, L.L.C. Tampa, FL Mar 27, 2010 $60,231 -
$40
Geotechnical Engineer Intern DEVO Seereeram, PHD., P.E., LLC Orlando, FL Jun 01, 2014 $60,000
Engineer Intern Morcom, N.V., Inc. Chicago, IL Jul 11, 2014 $59,987
Transportation Drainage Engineering Intern Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc. Oviedo, FL Sep 18, 2016 $59,842 -
$63,440
Engineering Intern II Meshek & Associates, PLC Tulsa, OK Sep 18, 2011 $59,500
Engineer Intern Morcom, N.V., Inc. Chicago, IL Feb 20, 2013 $59,360
Engineer Intern Clark Dietz, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Jun 03, 2013 $59,030
Engineer Intern Clark Dietz, Inc. Champaign, IL Sep 15, 2011 $55,536
Engineer Intern City of Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District Cincinnati, OH Oct 01, 2012 $55,472
Engineer Intern II Neel Schaffer Inc. Baton Rouge, LA Aug 25, 2015 $55,400
Engineer Intern Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. Metairie, LA Aug 24, 2015 $55,136
Global Intern/Engineer Magnesita Refractories Company N.A. York, PA Jan 15, 2011 $55,000
Trainee Intern Engineer Nathelyne A. Kennedy & Associates, LP Houston, TX Aug 25, 2015 $55,000

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Top Skills for An Engineering Internship

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Top Engineering Internship Skills

  1. Safety
  2. Test Procedures
  3. Lab
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Assist Professional Engineers and Fundamental Engineer with Life Safety and Fire Protection Drawings and calculations.
  • Performed vibration test procedures, documenting and reporting notable observations to lead design engineer.
  • Collaborated with several departments within a mining operation to achieve tasks.
  • Maintained and updated Auto CAD blue prints on various piping, electrical, and building structures.
  • Utilized SolidWorks to create various 3D models of air vehicles and their respective technical drawings.

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