Electrical Engineering Internship

Hazen and Sawyer
Buffalo, New York, United StatesPosted Oct 2, 2026
Hardware / Engineering

About the role

Work Setting: In-person (All in office/field)

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking summer interns for our Buffalo office. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of water-related projects locally and nationally, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to provide designs, assessments, and field services.

Why Hazen and Sawyer

  • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
  • Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
  • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
  • We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
  • We currently have over 2,400 employees in 100+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in fieldwork, site visits (mostly in-state) and potential client meetings; capable of walking around outdoors and within industrial facilities.
  • Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including power system studies, condition assessments, design documents (drawings and specifications), and reports.
  • Work directly with experienced engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop.
  • Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, and utility companies to select equipment and coordinate services.
  • Support multiple projects from planning through construction.

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in electrical engineering
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and in group settings
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

  • Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and SKM power systems software
  • Interest and experience in the water/wastewater industry
  • Interest and experience in construction

What We Offer

  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
  • Professional guidance and career counseling
  • Direct mentorship with experienced engineers
  • Experience with a variety of disciplines within the water industry
  • Exposure to the environmental consulting industry
  • Potential opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation

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