Electrical Engineering Intern - Hammond, IN - Summer 2026

Company: Orbital Engineering, Inc.
Location: Hammond
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Electrical Engineering Intern - Hammond, IN - Summer 2026 Working with our business partners to create, improve, and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years – energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, technology and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embracing our values. Orbital is seeking a motivated and enterprising candidate for an Electrical Engineering Internship with our Electrical Distribution engineering team at our Hammond, IN location for the summer of 2026. Candidates seeking a degrees in Electrical Engineering and who will be rising Juniors or Seniors are preferred. The successful candidate will gain exposure to engineering consulting practices in the the electric utility industry and in electrical distribution design, while acquiring thorough experience and exposure to many of the following professional technical skills and methods: 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. Minimum Requirements 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. Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services. Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions. DIS00002254 LI-CV1

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