Drafting Internship

Description

Drafting Internship

Do you want 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 currently seeking a highly motivated student for a drafting Internship to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Boise, ID office (please note this is an in-office position). Under the guidance of experienced staff, the successful candidate will support the drafting work on low to extra-high voltage utility substations, which include physical layout drawings as well as schematics and wiring diagrams.

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 drafting or equivalent technical degree from an accredited institution
• AutoCAD experience
• Candidate must be detail oriented, well organized, and enjoy a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Candidate should be a team player and eager to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate is legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• Knowledge of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams is beneficial
• Good background in mathematics
• Experience working with scales
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with additional CAD software: MicroStation, AutoDesk Inventor & Electrical toolsets, Revit, Fusion 360, etc.

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 make a positive impact on 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.

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

Salary DOE

EOE, including disability/vets 

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