Design Drafter Intern

Centro Escolar University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability leave

Work-life support

Job summary

Centro Escolar University in the United States is offering a paid internship in drafting and design. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting designers, creating sketches, and converting drawings into 3D models.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a Drafting & Design degree, with CAD proficiency and teamwork skills. Autodesk Inventor experience is a plus. The program includes 401K, health benefits, and opportunities for a full-time role after graduation.

Qualifications

• CAD skills and ability to convert drawings to 3D models.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Preferred: Enrollment in an accredited college pursuing a degree in Drafting & Design.
• Preferred: Autodesk Inventor experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine changes, corrections, and requirements to meet project needs.
• Create sketches for use by other designers and drafters.
• Interpret specifications and standards to ensure customer requirements are met or improved.
• Communicate with customers, both written and verbal, to resolve specification questions before drawings are prepared.
• Collaborate with team members to develop shop drawings and provide project input.
• Perform other essential tasks as assigned.

Skills

CAD skills

3D modeling

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Enrollment in accredited college pursuing a Degree in Drafting & Design

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Determine changes, corrections, and requirements to meet project needs
• Create sketches for use by other designers and drafters
• Interpret specifications and standards to ensure customer requirements are met or improved
• Communicate with customers, both written and verbal, to resolve specification questions before drawings are prepared
• Collaborate with team members to develop shop drawings and provide project input
• Perform other essential tasks as assigned

About You

The company is looking for:

• CAD skills, including design applications and the ability to convert drawings to 3D models
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Preferred: Enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Drafting & Design
• Preferred: Autodesk Inventor experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid internship with meaningful, career-related work experience
• Ability to participate in 401K plan with company match
• Tuition assistance and medical benefits available based on hours worked
• Healthcare including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support programs
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs such as tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more

Training & Development

• Hands-on learning experience through project work and job shadowing
• Leadership development and interaction with senior leaders across the company
• Opportunities to collaborate with intern peers and company leaders

Career Progression

• Part-time during the academic year, full-time and flexible in the summer
• Potential for a full-time position post-graduation