About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in industrial electrical design and construction. You will work alongside professionals on real projects, gaining insight into business operations, project management, and safety. Each intern focuses on a specific discipline, such as power systems, controls, or field construction, to build a strong foundation for your future career.
What you'll do#
- Collect and review project data to define scope and record design decisions in internal software.
- Use 2D and 3D drafting software to create electrical drawings and installation documents.
- Communicate project updates clearly to team members and clients.
- Travel to job sites or shops to work directly with craft and manufacturing teams.
- Network within the industry to support company goals.
- Perform duties in compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
- Complete power system models, including Arc Flash, Coordination, and Short Circuit analysis.
- Write reports on electrical hazards and remediation recommendations.
- Develop electrical distribution plans and constructible plans for off-site prefabrication.
- Create 3D BIM models and design automation control panels, including PLC and remote I/O panels.
- Design electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for field instrumentation.
- Evaluate P&IDs to validate device requirements and select industrial measurement devices.
- Gather field information to aid the design-build process.
What you'll need#
- 0-4 years of electrical experience or education.
- Current enrollment in an engineering degree program, or a drafting degree program at a technical college.
- Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Interest in manufacturing, industrial, and electrical systems.
- Ability to collaborate with superintendents, engineers, estimators, and customers.
Location & details#
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time and paid.
About Interstates
Interstates provides electrical, automation, and operational technology services for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. Founded in 1953, the company operates as a privately held firm based in Sioux Center, Iowa. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The organization serves various sectors including food and beverage, energy, chemical, and data centers.
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