Electrical Student Intern

Cannon Design; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Remote work options

Flexible scheduling

Employee perks programs

Job summary

CannonDesign in Buffalo, NY invites a student intern to join our multi-disciplinary team under a licensed engineer. You will assist with electrical design of lighting, power distribution and communication systems for commercial, education, health, science and sports projects, and prepare design documents from concept to technical design.

You will gain hands-on experience with Revit MEP and SKM Power Tools, visit sites when needed, and support review of shop drawings.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, SKM Power Tools) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of lighting, power distribution and communication systems including fire alarm systems.
• Preparation of documents and reports from concept design through advanced technical design documentation.
• Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Revit MEP

SKM Power Tools

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a student intern, you will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team working under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in the Commercial, Education, Health, S&T and Sports & Rec markets. Based on business needs, this position has the potential to evolve into a full-time entry-level role for students who meet the required qualifications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Electrical design of lighting, power distribution and communication systems including fire alarm systems.
• Preparation of documents and reports from concept design through advanced technical design documentation.
• Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, SKM Power Tools) preferred.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo Office is $22.25 to $26.25 hourly. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page athttps://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.