Designer/Drafter Intern

$34,320 - $35,360/Yr

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories - Fairview Heights, IL

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Intern
Fairview Heights, IL
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Engineering Services is seeking a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual for the Designer Intern position. This role is ideal for current students at accredited universities who are looking to develop their electrical engineering knowledge, learn from industry-leading engineers, and enhance their academic learning. The Designer Intern will have the opportunity to work full-time during the summer and/or part-time during the school year, providing a flexible schedule that accommodates classes and studying. As a Designer Intern, your typical day will involve creating detailed physical and electrical designs, preparing bills of materials, and generating job estimates under the technical supervision of an engineer. You will also be responsible for preparing CAD or MicroStation drawings and other project documentation, providing low-level engineering support to engineers and other support personnel within the division, and completing assigned work within agreed-upon schedules and budgets while maintaining a high level of quality. Additionally, you will construct relay equipment racks for testing purposes on projects and assist with the testing process. This internship is not just about gaining experience; it is about contributing high-quality work that adds value to SEL. Interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation, making this an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career in electrical engineering. SEL values its interns and offers competitive pay, superior benefits, and a supportive work environment that encourages learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Creating detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and job estimates under the technical supervision of an engineer.
  • Preparing CAD or MicroStation drawings and other project documentation.
  • Providing low-level engineering support to engineers and other support personnel within the division.
  • Completing assigned work within agreed upon schedule and budget to a high level of quality.
  • Constructing relay equipment racks for testing purposes on projects and assisting with the testing.

Requirements

  • Current student pursuing a degree in CAD, Electrical Design, Drafting, or a relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrated competence in CAD drafting (AutoCAD and/or Microstation).
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay ranging from $16.50 to $17.00 per hour based on internship role and year in school.
  • Flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying.
  • Wellness resources and community connection support.
  • Opportunities to kickstart retirement savings.
  • Potential for full-time roles upon graduation.
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