Engineering intern

Interstates

12d

About The Position

A Design Services intern will support Interstates with a variety of tasks and projects, gaining hands-on experience in industrial electrical design and construction. This role offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment, working alongside seasoned professionals, develop an electrical construction vocabulary. Individuals will be actively involved in real projects, engaging with our teams as they work on current initiatives moving through the pipeline. This is an excellent opportunity to get an in-depth education in a specific electrical discipline as well as business operations, project management, safety, and other valuable skills that will be instrumental in your future career.

Requirements

0-4 years of electrical experience/education
Working towards an engineering degree
Candidates pursuing a drafting degree from a technical college will be considered

Nice To Haves

Good communication (verbal, written, listening) and teamwork skills
Knowledge of, or interest in, manufacturing, industrial, and electrical systems
Ability to work with superintendents, engineers, estimators, and customers

Responsibilities

Collect data and review received information that represent the scope of the project
Record design decisions in software like InterTrak (internal equipment list software) to facilitate design drawings and equipment specifications
Use 2D and 3D drafting software to develop electrical drawings used to communicate project scope to the contractors or fabricators
Utilize various software to provide clear communication with team members and clients regarding project updates
Travel to job-sites or shop and work alongside the craft or manufacturing team as tasks/projects are completed
Network within Interstates industries to promote the Interstates brand and further promote our position as a premier provider of engineering services
In all aspects of the position, this role will carry out his/her duties in compliance with organizational policy and applicable laws
Other duties as assigned
Utilize SKM to complete power system models and execute Arc Flash, Coordination, and Short Circuit analysis
Write reports to communicate the electrical hazards present, precautionary measures, and remediation recommendations
Develop the electrical distribution plan to bring power from the utility to the utilization equipment (motors, devices, lights, and receptacles)
Use AutoCAD and Revit to develop electrical drawings communicating the scope of the project
Develop a constructible plan that facilitates successful off-site prefabrication and on-site installation of electrical systems
Use Revit to develop 3D BIM models and produce installation or manufacturing documents
Design Automation Control Panels including PLC, and Remote I/O Panels and Low Voltage (480VAC) Motor Control Panels
Design electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for connections to field instrumentation
Evaluate P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams) to understand the process and validate device requirements
Size and select industrial measurement and control devices (Temp Transmitters, Flowmeters, Pressure Gauges, Hazard Monitoring, etc.)
Deliver elements of the above disciplines while working on-site alongside construction personnel
Aid in the design/build process by gathering field information and validating project design