CAD Design Engineer Intern: Flexible Hours & Real-World Impact

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible internship schedule

Employee-owners culture

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Michigan seeks a Designer Intern to assist with detailed design work, CAD drawings, and project documentation under engineer supervision. You will help prepare AutoCAD/MicroStation drawings, support engineers, and contribute to on‑time, quality results.

The internship emphasizes learning, flexible scheduling around classes, and potential full-time opportunities after graduation; strong emphasis on writing, documentation, and teamwork is noted

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in EET, CAD, Drafting or related field.
• Competent in CADD drafting with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills.
• Able to learn new skills and take on responsibilities.
• Able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background checks and drug test satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs, BOMs, and estimates under supervision.
• Prepare AutoCAD or MicroStation drawings and project docs.
• Support engineers and other staff within the division.
• Complete work on schedule and within budget with high quality.
• Assist with designing relay equipment panels and racks.
• Identify, measure, and improve processes.
• Understand, Create, Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CADD drafting

Writing skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in EET/CAD/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Michigan seeks a Designer Intern to assist with detailed design work, CAD drawings, and project documentation under engineer supervision. You will help prepare AutoCAD/MicroStation drawings, support engineers, and contribute to on‑time, quality results.

The internship emphasizes learning, flexible scheduling around classes, and potential full-time opportunities after graduation; strong emphasis on writing, documentation, and teamwork is noted