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 across the Commercial, Education, Health, S&T, and Sports & Rec markets. This role involves both new construction and renovation work. Depending on business needs, this internship has the potential to become a full-time entry-level position for qualified students.
What you'll do#
- Design electrical systems for lighting, power distribution, and communication, including fire alarm systems.
- Prepare technical documents and reports from the concept phase through advanced design documentation.
- Review and markup shop drawing submittals.
- Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, which requires physical site walk-throughs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master's degree program in Engineering.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with engineering design software, such as Revit MEP or SKM Power Tools, is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Dallas, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
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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