CAD & Design Intern — Energy & Grid Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell Drafting Intern position involves revising drawings and creating new ones from instructions or sketches. You’ll learn the company’s drafting standards and help with project work across several market segments. The internship emphasizes hands-on CAD experience and collaboration with engineers.

The role provides exposure to plotting and documentation, with opportunities to develop technical skills while supporting real projects under guidance.

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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

• Revise existing drawings and prepare drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions or detailed sketches.
• Plot drawings and ensure adherence to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
• Learn practices of a selected discipline while supporting project work across market segments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

CAD/Engineering Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell Drafting Intern position involves revising drawings and creating new ones from instructions or sketches. You’ll learn the company’s drafting standards and help with project work across several market segments. The internship emphasizes hands-on CAD experience and collaboration with engineers.

The role provides exposure to plotting and documentation, with opportunities to develop technical skills while supporting real projects under guidance.