About the role#
As a student intern, you will join our multi-disciplinary team and work under the direction of a licensed engineer. You will contribute to projects involving new construction and renovation across the commercial, education, health, science, and sports markets. This position is based on a rolling term, and there is potential for this role to transition into full-time employment for qualified candidates.
What you'll do#
- Perform electrical design for lighting, power distribution, and communication systems, including fire alarms.
- Prepare technical reports and project documents from the initial concept through to advanced design phases.
- Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
- Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, which requires 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 software, such as Revit MEP or SKM Power Tools, is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
- Work is performed on-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
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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