Electrical Controls CAD Designer Intern

Equipment & Controls, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Equipment & Controls, Inc. in Lawrence, PA is seeking an Electrical Controls CAD Designer Intern to learn panel design using AutoCAD and support our engineering team.

You will assist with documentation, wiring diagrams, and I/O drawings under senior engineers to learn customer requirements and prepare drawings for the panel shop. This internship offers hands-on experience with DeltaV and ROC automation systems, exposure to on-site panel shop operations, and collaboration with sales and project

Qualifications

• Pursuing associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Industrial or Design-related Engineering.
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to learn, communicate clearly and work effectively on a team.
• Interest in PLC or DCS systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with control panel design using AutoCAD and maintain a complete document package.
• Assist with control panel mechanical layout and detail drawings.
• Assist with electrical AC/DC power distribution wiring diagrams.
• Assist with I/O card termination wiring diagrams and I/O loop diagrams.
• Assist with electrical schematic wiring diagrams and DCS system network drawings.
• Review I/O lists and help develop wiring drawings with the project team.
• Support sales and engineering by gathering information for technical support and design estimates.
• May travel to customer sites for meetings and field information with guidance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Willingness to learn

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing associate or bachelor's degree in electrical, controls, industrial or design-related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to learn, contribute and support our common mission of Delivering Successful Customer Outcomes 100% of the Time. Our customer base includes oil and gas, chemical, power, food and beverage, mining and metals, life sciences, pulp and paper, refining, petrochemical, OEM and nuclear industries. With offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, ECI is the region’s leader in process control and industrial automation products and solutions. We seek students and early-career individuals who share our interest in engineering, technology and excellence.

Business Unit/Department:

Engineering

Location:

Lawrence, PA

Job Description

The Engineering department provides project services to automate processes in the chemical and oil and gas industries using Emerson's DeltaV and ROC Automation Systems. The Electrical Controls CAD Designer Intern supports the team in learning and documenting hardware designs.

The primary job function is to assist with control panel design documentation for panels assembled, wired and tested in our on-site panel shop. The intern works under the guidance of Control System Engineers and experienced designers to learn customer requirements, support design problem resolution and help prepare drawings for release to the panel shop.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with control panel design using AutoCAD and help maintain a complete document package, including the following:
• Assist with control panel mechanical layout and detail drawings
• Assist with electrical AC and DC power distribution wiring diagrams
• Assist with I/O card termination wiring diagrams
• Assist with I/O loop diagrams
• Assist with electrical schematic wiring diagrams
• Assist with DCS system network architecture drawings
• Review I/O lists with project team members and assist with development of I/O wiring drawings
• Support the sales and engineering teams by gathering information for technical support and design estimates in selected sales pursuits
• May occasionally travel to customer sites for meetings and gathering field information with guidance from experienced team members

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical, controls, industrial or design-related engineering; relevant technical coursework or equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel; interest in PLC or DCS systems is desirable
• Demonstrates willingness to learn, ask questions, communicate clearly, manage assigned tasks and work effectively on a team

Core Competencies

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment. Work with team members, ask questions, accept feedback and seek help when needed to support project goals.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Show interest in understanding customer needs. Communicate respectfully, provide accurate information within the scope of assigned work and follow through on commitments with guidance from the team.
• INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly, follow company and project procedures and take responsibility for completing assigned work.

Additional Details

We provide interns with opportunities to learn from experienced team members through initial and ongoing training, meaningful project assignments and access to quality work equipment. Internship details, eligibility and program expectations will be discussed during the recruiting process. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability