Designer Intern

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

As a Designer Intern, a typical day might include the following:

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and job estimates under the technical supervision of an engineer.
• Prepare AutoCAD or MicroStation drawings and associated project documentation.
• Provide support to engineers and other support personnel within division.
• Complete assigned work within agreed upon schedule and budget to a high level of quality.
• Assist with designing relay equipment panels and racks.
• Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if:

• Current student pursing a degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline
• Demonstrated competence in CADD drafting (AutoCAD and/or Microstation)
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with documentation management

Physical Requirements

None

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.

• School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.

• We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.

• We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.

• Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Pay Range Data

($21.00 - $22.50 per hour)*

Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.