Civil Drafting Intern (Substation Group)

Description

Civil Drafting Intern (Substation Group)

Do you desire to have an opportunity to expand your skills and teamwork?  Looking for a company that will provide a great chance for real-world training and skill development?  POWER Engineers can help you reach your career goals in an environment that promotes professional growth and encourages innovative ideas.

POWER Engineers is a 100% employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm.  Our services range from power distribution, design, and generation to facilities, visualization, and much more.

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:

POWER Engineers is seeking a talented civil drafting student for a June 2024 summer internship in our Substation Group in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Under the guidance of experienced staff, the successful candidate will learn to draft substation structures and foundations as well as apply industry and client drafting standards.

In addition to working under the guidance of experienced team members, the selected intern will also participate in sessions designed to develop your skills and provide networking opportunities.  Those sessions include:

• Professional Development sessions focused on resume writing, interview tips, building a LinkedIn profile, and more.
• Early Talent Speaker Series where leaders speak to interns about their role, vision for the company, and career path, offer career advice, and a Q&A session.
• Fun Friday activities where interns company-wide join to network and have some fun while doing it.

Required Education/Experience

• Pursuit of an associate degree in civil drafting or equivalent technical education from an accredited college
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Computer literacy and the ability to learn new software efficiently
• Candidate is legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• Experience in 2D drafting using AutoCAD and/or Microstation
• Experience working with scales and setting up layouts/viewports/paper spaces
• Familiarity with creating bill of materials
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. 

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to positively impact society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. 

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! 

EOE, including disability/vets

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