About the role#
As an Engineering intern, you will support our Design Services team with industrial electrical design and construction projects. This role offers hands-on experience working alongside professionals to develop your technical skills and understanding of electrical construction. You will be involved in real projects, contributing to current initiatives while building your knowledge of project management, electrical disciplines, and operations.
What you'll do#
- Collect data and review project information for equipment lists.
- Record design decisions in software like InterTrak.
- Develop 2D and 3D electrical drawings using drafting software.
- Communicate project updates to team members and clients.
- Travel to job-sites or shops to work with craft and manufacturing teams.
- Promote the company brand within the industry.
- Ensure all work complies with organizational policies and laws.
- Depending on your focus area, you may also:
- Use SKM to complete power system models and perform Arc Flash, Coordination, and Short Circuit analysis.
- Write reports on electrical hazards and recommendations.
- Develop electrical distribution plans.
- Use AutoCAD and Revit to create electrical drawings and 3D BIM models.
- Design automation control panels, including PLC, Remote I/O, and Low Voltage Motor Control Panels.
- Design electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Evaluate P&IDs to validate device requirements.
- Size and select industrial measurement and control devices.
- Gather field information and validate designs on-site.
What you'll need#
- 0-4 years of electrical experience or education.
- Current enrollment in an engineering degree program or a drafting degree program at a technical college.
- Good verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Knowledge of or interest in manufacturing, industrial, and electrical systems.
- Ability to work effectively with superintendents, engineers, estimators, and customers.
Location & details#
- Work Modality: Remote.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time and paid.
- Travel: May be required based on business needs.
About Interstates
Interstates provides electrical, automation, and operational technology services for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. Founded in 1953, the company operates as a privately held firm based in Sioux Center, Iowa. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The organization serves various sectors including food and beverage, energy, chemical, and data centers.
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