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From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here. \nA Design Services intern will support Interstates with a variety of tasks and projects, gaining hands-on experience in industrial electrical design and construction. This role offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment, working alongside seasoned professionals, develop an electrical construction vocabulary. 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This is an excellent opportunity to get an in-depth education in a specific electrical discipline as well as business operations, project management, safety, and other valuable skills that will be instrumental in your future career.\nPrimary Duties:\nEquipment Lists - Collect data and review received information that represent the scope of the project\nDesign - Record design decisions in software like InterTrak (internal equipment list software) to facilitate design drawings and equipment specifications\nDrawings - Use 2D and 3D drafting software to develop electrical drawings used to communicate project scope to the contractors or fabricators\nProfessional Communication - Utilize various software to provide clear communication with team members and clients regarding project updates\nSecondary Duties:\nTravel to job-sites or shop and work alongside the craft or manufacturing team as tasks/projects are completed\nNetwork within Interstates industries to promote the Interstates brand and further promote our position as a premier provider of engineering services\nIn all aspects of the position, this role will carry out his/her duties in compliance with organizational policy and applicable laws\nOther duties as assigned\nDiscipline Emphases - Each internship will focus on one of the following:\nStudiesUtilize SKM to complete power system models and execute Arc Flash, Coordination, and Short Circuit analysis\nWrite reports to communicate the electrical hazards present, precautionary measures, and remediation recommendations\n\nPowerDevelop the electrical distribution plan to bring power from the utility to the utilization equipment (motors, devices, lights, and receptacles)\nUse AutoCAD and Revit to develop electrical drawings communicating the scope of the project\n\nPDP (Planning Design & Prefab)Develop a constructible plan that facilitates successful off-site prefabrication and on-site installation of electrical systems\nUse Revit to develop 3D BIM models and produce installation or manufacturing documents \n\nControlsDesign Automation Control Panels including PLC, and Remote I/O Panels and Low Voltage (480VAC) Motor Control Panels\nDesign electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for connections to field instrumentation\n\nInstrumentationEvaluate P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams) to understand the process and validate device requirements\nSize and select industrial measurement and control devices (Temp Transmitters, Flowmeters, Pressure Gauges, Hazard Monitoring, etc.) \n\nFieldDeliver elements of the above disciplines while working on-site alongside construction personnel\nAid in the design/build process by gathering field information and validating project design\n\nEducation and/or Experience:\n0-4 years of electrical experience/education, be working towards an engineering degree. 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By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.\nInterstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. 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