Design Drafter Intern

Cagayan State University; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Work life balance programs

Job summary

Cagayan State University internship program invites aspiring drafters to gain hands-on experience. You will create sketches, interpret specifications, collaborate on shop drawings, and support customers to resolve questions before drawings are prepared.

The role emphasizes CAD skills, 3D modeling, proficiency in MS Office, strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Preference given to students pursuing a Drafting & Design degree and Autodesk Inventor experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Enrollment in an 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