Electrical and Automation Design Engineering Intern - Baxter and Woodman Inc

Concentric Integration, a subsidiary of Baxter & Woodman, Inc.

Your future position: Electrical and Automation Design Engineering Intern

Location: Chicago, IL

Why you should join our team! Why Concentric Integration?

At Concentric Integration, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2024 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact:

Concentric Integration provides full-service automation of water/wastewater systems (including design, implementation, and support). We strive to be an advocate for our clients and to form long-lasting partnerships based on trust. Concentric provides tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a depth of expertise unrivaled in the industry.

The Electrical and Automation Design Engineering Intern is primarily responsible for the design of Water/Wastewater electrical power distribution and technology improvements for municipalities. The E&A Design Engineering Intern works in two capacities, Consulting Engineering and Integration Design.

Consulting engineering projects are in a multidisciplinary team to create design documents for process improvements at Water/Water facilities. Design documents include Electrical site and building plans, Single-line Diagrams, Lighting Plans, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), specifications, detailed control panel schematics, and other related documents.

Integration design projects are to support the integration efforts process improvements at Water/Water facilities. The E&A Design Engineering Intern will work with integrators and project managers to design control panels and instrumentation for fabrication/installation as part of construction projects or turn-key projects.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job:

• Report to the Lead Design Engineer for work responsibilities, scheduling, and quality control.
• Design electrical distribution systems, including one-line diagrams, plan drawings, panel schedules, and equipment elevations.
• Prepare project specifications pertaining to electrical, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Prepare Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Prepare detailed control panel wiring schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, communication diagrams, etc.
• Prepare instrumentation and control system submittal packages.
• Design automation, controls, and related SCADA systems for water/wastewater processes, including communications, PLC architecture, instrumentation, and related software and hardware.
• Work with the Lead Design Engineer to periodically review and update design standards to maintain compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and good engineering practices.
• Occasionally visits client sites to investigate existing field conditions as required for preparing design documents.

Education Requirement:

• Pursuing the completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.

Must-haves, what you will bring:

• Advanced Computer Skills, Literacy, & Proficiency.
• AutoCAD experience
• Possess effective oral, written, & digital communication skills.
• Able to easily interact with other design staff.
• Possess effective organizational skills for productive tasks and time management.
• Able to identify and solve problems promptly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AutoDesk REVIT, AutoCAD Electrical, and Microsoft Visio experience, or must be willing to be quickly trained.

Compensation: The pay for this role is $24.00 an hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Concentric Integration is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer.