About the role#
As a summer intern at Ghafari Associates, you will work under the direction of project engineers and managers to develop engineering design documents and digital models. This full-time role focuses on applying your technical skills to real-world projects while learning how to coordinate design disciplines and solve production problems.
What you'll do#
- Create engineering documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Collaborate with engineers to understand project scope and design requirements.
- Provide limited design input and detail documentation.
- Make corrections and prepare final documents for review.
- Check for integration between sections and coordinate across disciplines.
- Resolve document coordination and production issues.
- Produce 3D drawings and digital design models.
- Deploy team-oriented problem solving.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Completion of at least two years of university coursework.
- Working proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with electrical design and analysis software such as AGI32, Visual, ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
- Ability to take direction and show initiative.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour, plus paid holidays.
About Ghafari Associates
Ghafari Associates is an architecture and planning firm founded in 1982. The company maintains 11 offices and employs between 501 and 1,000 people. It provides services including interior design, civil and structural engineering, and systems engineering. The firm works with clients in the automotive, aviation, healthcare, and government sectors.
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