Designer Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay.

Superior benefits.

Inspiring work.

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Designer Intern in the United States. A typical day includes creating detailed designs, BOMs, and estimates under engineer supervision, and preparing AutoCAD or MicroStation drawings with project documentation.

You will support engineers, complete work within schedule and budget, and assist in designing relay equipment panels while identifying process improvements. Strong writing and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Student currently pursuing 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 a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and job estimates under the supervision of an engineer.
• Prepare AutoCAD or MicroStation drawings and associated project documentation.
• Provide support to engineers and other staff within the division.
• Complete assigned work within schedule and budget.
• Assist with designing relay equipment panels and racks.
• Identify, measure, and improve processes.

Skills

CADD drafting

Technical drawing

Written and verbal communication

Learning agility

Collaboration

Background check compliance

Drug screening

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

Benefits

• 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.

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).

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide.

Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.