About the role#
As a student intern, you will join our multi-disciplinary team to work under the direction of a licensed engineer. You will support projects across the Commercial, Education, Health, S&T, and Sports & Rec markets. This position has the potential to evolve into a full-time entry-level role based on business needs.
What you'll do#
- Perform electrical design for lighting, power distribution, and communication systems, including fire alarms.
- Prepare documents and reports from the concept phase through advanced technical design.
- Assist in reviewing and marking up shop drawing submittals.
- Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, which may involve physical walk-throughs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor or Master's degree program in Engineering.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in engineering design programs like Revit MEP or SKM Power Tools is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Buffalo, New York.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time and paid position.
About CannonDesign
CannonDesign is an architecture and planning firm founded in 1945. It employs 1,782 people across multiple offices in the United States. The firm provides services including engineering, healthcare and education consulting, and facility optimization. It operates as a privately held organization headquartered in New York.
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