Designer Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Community connection

Retirement savings

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Designer Intern to work full-time in the summer or part-time during the school year in Pullman, WA. You will develop electrical design knowledge, draft CAD/Microstation drawings, and assist engineers while learning from industry leaders.

The role emphasizes detailed design work, BOMs, project documentation, and timely support on testing and rack construction. Interns may transition to full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree in EET, CAD, or Drafting.
• Competence in CAD drafting (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Able to learn new skills and work cooperatively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and job estimates under supervision.
• Prepare CAD or Microstation drawings and project documentation.
• Provide low-level engineering support to engineers and other staff.
• Complete assigned work on schedule and within budget with high quality.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Electrical design

Education

Pursuing EET/CAD/Drafting degree

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Engineering Services seeks a professional, innovative, and detailed individual for our Designer Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work full-time during the summer and/or part-time during the school year. If you are a current student at an accredited university in the Pullman, WA area looking for an opportunity to develop your electrical design knowledge, learn from industry leading engineers, and enhance your academic learning, then this may be the position for you!

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

• Creating detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and job estimates under the technical supervision of an engineer.
• Preparing CAD or Microstation drawings and other project documentation.
• Providing low-level engineering support to engineers and other support personnel within division.
• Completing assigned work within agreed upon schedule and budget to a high level of quality.
• Constructing relay equipment racks for testing purposes on projects and assist with the testing.

Location Information

This position is based in our Pullman, WA headquarters. You’ll enjoy Pullman if you enjoy vibrant college towns and abundant access to the pacific northwest’s world class outdoor recreation areas while still having easy access to larger metro areas. Pullman is home to one of Washington State’s top school districts and enjoys beautiful 4 seasons. 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.

This job might be for you if:

• You are a current student pursing a degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline.
• You have demonstrated competence in CADD drafting (AutoCAD and/or Microstation).
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• You are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• You are able to to work cooperatively in team environment.

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 - $25.00 per hour)*

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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.