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Job Description:Electrical Engineering Intern - Sentinel SDC/IDM (2nd-Year Focus)Parsons is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support development of engineering criteria and guidance deliverables (SDC/IDM) for the Sentinel program. This role is ideal for a
2nd-year Electrical Engineering student who is detail-oriented, eager to learn how major programs manage technical criteria, and motivated to contribute through research, organization, and disciplined documentation support.
Key ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Electrical Discipline Lead and program leadership, you will:
- Compile and organize electrical inputs for criteria documents (e.g., distribution concepts, grounding/bonding, power quality, lightning protection, interfaces), as applicable.
- Structure content into clear, review-ready formats (tables, outlines, checklists).
- Maintain trackers for assumptions, open items, and decisions; provide weekly summaries.
- Track and support comment resolution (owners, dispositions, closure evidence) and produce meeting rollups.
- Support document control in the repository (file naming, versioning, correct draft routing).
- Draft meeting minutes and action logs; capture decisions and follow-ups accurately.
- Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure electrical interfaces are consistent.
Required Qualifications- Enrolled in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program (2nd-year standing at internship start).
- Completion of foundational coursework (typical: calculus-based physics, intro circuits).
- Strong writing and organization skills for technical notes, trackers, and minutes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint); able to learn SharePoint/workflows.
- Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team and follow structured review/configuration processes.
Preferred- Basic power systems exposure (single-line familiarity, distribution fundamentals).
- Prior experience with structured documentation, configuration control, or checklists.
- Ability to read/extract from technical standards (with supervision).
- Interest in infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or systems-engineering documentation.
ClearanceAbility to obtain and maintain a
secret clearance may be required, depending on tasking.
TeamPart of Parsons
Federal Solutions, supporting U.S. government customers through integrated engineering and mission-focused delivery.
Security Clearance Requirement:None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $21.88 - $38.27
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