Engineering Student Intern - Electrical chez McKim & Creed

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art engineering services that help energy users and providers convert facilities to cleaner, more efficient energy sources; harness the power of renewables; and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected team of engineers, planners and project managers are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Water Group. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

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Job Summary:

The Electrical Intern is responsible for producing high-quality work and creating project designs and plans with responsibility for preparing engineering design drawings. The Electrical Intern will contribute to all phases of engineering including varied experience in project planning and design.

WHAT TO EXPECT DAY-TO-DAY:

• Provides technical and design services in support of water/wastewater design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce design/construction drawings.
• Responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicates with Project Managers, Sr. Engineers and design team to complete work efficiently.
• This position is responsible for the design and layout of engineering drawings.
• Produce drawings or sketches as required.
• Prepare quantities for cost estimating.

• On occasion, fieldwork may be required. Those duties would include observation of sitework.
• Performs other miscellaneous technical and non-technical duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires active pursuit of a bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related engineering degree.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time is required.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team is required.
• Requires process-oriented thinking with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives from Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands from Project Managers is required.
• Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
• Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• This is an entry-level role, however, previous experience working with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or Revit design is preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.