Electrical Engineering Intern

Position Purpose

This position requires an articulate, proactive individual who can work independently as well as with other members of the ICM team. The intern will work in the area of electrical engineering, with the focus on industrial power design, and should possess a basic understanding of electrical design principles. The intern will support ICM’s licensed electrical engineers in generating electrical design documents to be used for industrial construction. This is a hands-on opportunity to work as part of a cross-disciplinary team made up of engineers, project managers, and field superintendents.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

  1. Make modifications to existing electrical design documents through the direction of ICM electrical engineers using AutoCAD software.
  2. Perform electrical quantity takeoffs from the electrical design drawings and generate electrical construction estimates under the guidance of the ICM electrical engineers.
  3. Work with projects team (through guidance of ICM Electrical Engineers) in determining electrical equipment requirements, including specifications, power requirements, layout, and control requirements.
  4. Support ICM electrical engineers with document generation and document control, including design drawings and specifications.
  5. Travel to industrial project sites and establish an understanding of the magnitude of electrical power scope of projects and the associated design requirements.
  6. Support ICM electrical engineers in troubleshooting electrical issues at existing industrial facilities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification
  • High school diploma required
  • Must be currently enrolled as a student in a public or accredited private academic institution
  • Majoring in electrical engineering preferred
Required Knowledge and Experience
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD software
Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced, team environment
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively
  • Ability to interact with internal customers with tact and diplomacy; possess strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service focus
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Attention to detail

Physical Activities and Requirements of This Position

  • Occasional site visits required
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time
  • Able to view computer screen for lengths at a time
  • Must be able to speak and listen clearly
  • Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy
  • May be exposed to loud noises, wet and humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, or extreme hot and cold depending on weather conditions
  • May be required to work in high, precarious places and be at risk of electrical shock

For more details, please review the ADA questionnaire on file in Human Resources.

Physical Strength

This job may require lifting of up to 70 pounds occasionally.

Intent and Function of Job Descriptions

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. This organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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