Drafting Intern: 2D/3D Electrical Design

Knobelsdorff; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff in Minnesota seeks a design‑oriented student intern to assist with design deliverables across engineering, preconstruction, project management, procurement, and construction teams.

You'll help develop and maintain 2D/3D models, validate quantities, and support field teams with drawing clarifications during project execution. This on-site role starts May 2027 and offers hands-on experience in automation, electrical, and energy services.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Drafting, or related field.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and related drafting/modeling tools.
• Basic knowledge of Architectural, Electrical, Civil, and structural engineering construction practices and drawings.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design deliverables with engineering, preconstruction, project management, procurement, and construction teams.
• Assist in developing and maintaining 2D and 3D models of electrical equipment, systems, and site layouts.
• Assist with validation of project quantities and identify discrepancies between design documents, procurement assumptions, and field installation requirements.
• Utilize and follow established company drafting standards, templates, assemblies, and design practices.
• Support field teams through design clarification, layout coordination, and resolution of drawing-related issues during project execution.
• Identify design conflicts, constructability concerns, and coordination issues and elevate them to the appropriate project stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, drafting standards, templates, and project execution practices.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Design coordination

Engineering drawings

Drafting knowledge

MS Office

Education

Pursuing degree in Industrial Design or Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Knobelsdorff in Minnesota seeks a design‑oriented student intern to assist with design deliverables across engineering, preconstruction, project management, procurement, and construction teams.

You'll help develop and maintain 2D/3D models, validate quantities, and support field teams with drawing clarifications during project execution. This on-site role starts May 2027 and offers hands-on experience in automation, electrical, and energy services.