Engineering intern

Interstates•Omaha, NE

About The Position

A Design Services intern supports Interstates with a variety of tasks and projects, gaining hands-on experience in industrial electrical design and construction. The role offers a dynamic learning environment alongside experienced professionals, exposure to electrical construction terminology, and participation in real projects and current initiatives. Interns can gain education in a specific electrical discipline as well as business operations, project management, and safety. Each internship focuses on one discipline: Studies, Power, Planning Design & Prefab (PDP), Controls, Instrumentation, or Field. The position may involve travel to job sites or shops, depending on business requirements and the internship. Duties must be performed in compliance with organizational policy and applicable laws.

Requirements

Have 0–4 years of electrical experience or education.
Be working toward an engineering degree; candidates pursuing a drafting degree from a technical college will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Good verbal, written, and listening communication skills 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 information representing project scope for equipment lists.
Record design decisions in software such as InterTrak to support design drawings and equipment specifications.
Use 2D and 3D drafting software to develop electrical drawings communicating project scope to contractors or fabricators.
Use software to communicate project updates clearly with team members and clients.
Travel to job sites or shops and work alongside craft or manufacturing teams as tasks and projects are completed.
Network within Interstates industries to promote the Interstates brand and its engineering services.
For Studies: use SKM to complete power system models and perform Arc Flash, Coordination, and Short Circuit analyses; write reports describing electrical hazards, precautions, and remediation recommendations.
For Power: develop electrical distribution plans from the utility to utilization equipment; use AutoCAD and Revit to develop electrical drawings.
For PDP: develop constructible plans for off-site prefabrication and on-site installation; use Revit to develop 3D BIM models and produce installation or manufacturing documents.
For Controls: 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 field instrumentation connections.
For Instrumentation: evaluate P&IDs to understand processes and validate device requirements; size and select industrial measurement and control devices.
For Field: deliver elements of the other disciplines while working on-site with construction personnel; gather field information and validate project design as part of the design/build process.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with organizational policy and applicable laws.