Designer/Drafter Intern

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 area looking for an opportunity to develop your electrical engineering 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 CAD, Electrical Design, Drafting, or relevant discipline.

• You have demonstrated competence in CAD 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 work cooperatively in team environment.

Location Information

This position is located in Fairview Heights, IL. Located just 15 minutes from downtown St Louis. A quick Metrorail trip to the city will allow you to enjoy all that the big city has to offer, including professional sports teams, first rate entertainment, and great universities. Enjoy local shops, easy access to parks, and great dinning. Fairview Heights is a city rich in history, and values community, making it the perfect place to live and work.

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.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.