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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Drafter/ Designer Intern

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Lakewood, CO
20-25
Internship
Lakewood, CO
20-25
Internship
As a Designer Intern, you will create detailed designs, prepare CAD drawings, provide engineering support, and assist in project testing.
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Engineering Services seeks a professional, innovative, and detailed individual for our Designer Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work full-time during the summer and/or part-time during the school year. If you are a current student at an accredited university in the Lakewood, CO area looking for an opportunity to develop your electrical design knowledge, learn from industry leading engineers, and enhance your academic learning, then this may be the position for you!

 

As a Designer Intern, a typical day might include the following: 

  • Creating detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and job estimates under the technical supervision of an engineer.

  • Preparing CAD or Microstation drawings and other project documentation.

  • Providing low-level engineering support to engineers and other support personnel within division.

  • Completing assigned work within agreed upon schedule and budget to a high level of quality.

  • Constructing relay equipment racks for testing purposes on projects and assist with the testing.
     

This job might be for you if:

  • You are a current student pursing a degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline.

  • You have demonstrated competence in CADD drafting (AutoCAD and/or Microstation).

  • You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

  • You are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

  • You are able to to work cooperatively in team environment.

Location 

This position is located in in Lakewood, CO. Tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and located just seven miles away from Denver, making Lakewood a perfect place to live and work. Enjoy an unmatched quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation and great schools.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.

  • School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.

  • We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.

  • We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.

  • Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Pay Range Data

($19.50 - $24.50 per hour)* Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.

Communication with Applicants 

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Top Skills

Autocad
Cadd
Microstation

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