• Substation Drafting Intern

    POWER Engineers (Boise, ID)


    Substation Drafting Intern

     

    Location **Boise**

     

    Secondary Locations

     

    Job Code **18170**

     

    \# of openings **1**

     

    Substation Drafting Intern

     

    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, Member of WSP, can help you reach your career goals in an environment that promotes professional growth and encourages innovative ideas.

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an engineering and environmental consulting firm. Our services range from power distribution, design, and generation to facilities, visualization, and much more.

     

    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    POWER Engineers is seeking a Drafting Intern to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Boise, Idaho office. Under the guidance of multiple experienced drafters, the successful candidate will work with engineers and designers to develop high voltage substation construction packages.

     

    + Learning, understanding, and implementing CAD knowledge.

    + Learning client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure that work produced conforms to client’s requirements.

    + Be able to work in design teams, be self-motivated to perform assigned tasks.

    + Take initiative to learn new skills.

    + Be able to learn new software packages efficiently.

    + Retain and apply on the job training.

    Required Education/Experience

    + Pursuit of an Associate's in CAD Drafting/Technology.

    + Experience with AutoCAD.

    + Strong command of the English language with good verbal and written communication skills.

    + Background in mathematics.

    + Candidate is interested in consulting engineering and the electric utility industry.

    + Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for completing tasks.

    + Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

    Desired Education/Experience

    + Minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

    + Experience working with scaled drawings.

    + Prior internship and/or related engineering experience is a plus.

    + Knowledge of substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical/civil drawings

    + is beneficial.

    + Experience with other engineering software such as MicroStation, Inventor, SolidWorks, or ACADE

    + Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

     

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

     

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

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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