Technology Student Intern

CannonDesign; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending account options

Paid time off

Remote work options

401k plan

Employee perk programs

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a student intern to join our multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of a licensed engineer. The role offers exposure to design and construction in the Commercial, Education, Health, and other markets with potential to transition to a full-time entry-level position.

Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of construction documents for electrical and related systems, reviewing shop drawings, and visiting sites to verify conditions.

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, Navisworks or similar applications) preferred.

Responsibilities

• May design technology systems including telecommunications, security, nurse call, PA and audiovisual systems.
• Assist in preparing construction documents and basic specifications for projects.
• Support review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• May visit job sites to verify conditions and observe progress; site visits may involve walking the site.
• Additional responsibilities as requested.

Skills

Engineering student

Communication skills

CAD software experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

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.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• May design technology systems including telecommunications systems, security systems, nurse call systems, public address systems, and audiovisual systems per standards and applicable codes.
• Participate in the preparation of construction documents and basic specifications of systems for projects.
• Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• May visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require physical walk-through of site.
• Additional responsibilities as requested.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 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, Navisworks or similar applications) preferred.

The salary range for this position 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. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances
• paid time off
• flex-time schedules
• remote work options
• a 401k plan
• employee perk programs

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.