CAD & Design Intern: Draft, Revise & Learn for Power Systems

Burns & McDonnell (old); Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Drafting Intern to revise existing drawings and prepare basic component drawings from explicit instructions or sketches. You will plot drawings and learn drafting standards while gaining exposure to multiple market segments.

The internship runs full-time, with opportunities to develop CAD skills, collaborate with engineers, and participate in Transmission & Distribution projects. Strong communication and initiative are expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of certificate, Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related degree.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Responsibilities

• Revise existing drawings and prepare drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions or detailed sketches.
• Plot drawings; learn and follow company and client drafting standards and procedures; learn practices of a selected discipline.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivation

Aptitude to grow

Work authorization in US

Education

CAD/Engineering Technology degree program

Currently enrolled in post-secondary program

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Drafting Intern to revise existing drawings and prepare basic component drawings from explicit instructions or sketches. You will plot drawings and learn drafting standards while gaining exposure to multiple market segments.

The internship runs full-time, with opportunities to develop CAD skills, collaborate with engineers, and participate in Transmission & Distribution projects. Strong communication and initiative are expected.