How relevant is non-engineering work experience for applying to engineering internships and full time jobs?

[u/CharmingGlove6356]

For what it's worth, I am grateful that I have recently been recruited by a student team at my university that competes in a railway competition (we build a small train) and will work as part of the Power Systems sub-team.

My mother works at a quantity surveying/construction consultancy firm and I was considering interning there, even for free, if I had spare time during the holidays, just to get work experience on my resume. The main issue is that this would be a no-brainer if I was intending to work as a civil engineer, but right now, I am intending to major in electrical engineering and work in the power distribution or renewables sector.

Is it worth pursuing the internship or should I try to find something more electrical engineering related?

[u/spoonfedbaby]

obviously prioritize relevant internships, but something is better than nothing.