Electrical/Instrumentation Drafter Intern

Posted 26 Days Ago
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Buffalo, NY, USA
In-Office
22-24 Hourly
Internship
Other • Professional Services • Real Estate • Energy
The Role
Provides CAD and BIM drafting support for electrical power, instrumentation, and controls engineering projects. Assists with developing drawings, models, schedules, construction packages, revisions, documentation, design reviews, document management, field verification, and as-built records under experienced supervision. The role supports industrial, municipal water, wastewater, pumping station, and utility infrastructure projects while learning drafting standards and quality procedures.
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Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. 

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. 
Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?   

We currently have an opportunity for a Drafting / Design student to join us as an Electrical/Instrumentation Drafter Intern! In this role, you will provide CAD and BIM support for engineering design projects involving electrical power systems, instrumentation and controls (I&C), and industrial process facilities. These projects may include municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, utility infrastructure, and other industrial process systems.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Effectively communicating with project team members via Microsoft Teams, online or in-person meetings, and email.
  • Assisting with the development and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation drawings and models using CAD and BIM software.
  • Supporting project designers and engineers during design reviews, project kickoff meetings, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
  • Assisting with the preparation of project deliverables, including electrical plans, instrumentation diagrams, schedules, and construction drawing packages.
  • Performing drawing updates, revisions, and documentation development under the guidance of experienced designers and engineers.
  • Learning and applying company drafting standards, design practices, and quality procedures for electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Performing project support tasks such as document management, plotting, field verification/site visits, and updating as-built and record drawings with mentorship from your supervisor.

What you will bring to the team:

  • Actively pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with AutoCAD is preferred; experience with Revit is an asset.
  • Interest in electrical power systems, instrumentation and controls (I&C), industrial facilities, and engineering design.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.

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Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

About UsTake on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are 
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Skills Required

  • Actively pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with AutoCAD
  • Experience with Revit
  • Interest in electrical power systems, instrumentation and controls, industrial facilities, and engineering design
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment

GHD Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GHD and has not been reviewed or approved by GHD.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support, flexible work options, and confidential mental-health assistance are emphasized across the offering. Employee assistance programs for employees and their families further strengthen lifestyle support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid-leave flexibility is highlighted, with the option in some locations to purchase additional leave. Paid holidays and time off are also part of the package in regions where listed.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available in certain countries, and healthcare options are regarded positively in some locations. These medical benefits contribute to a broadly comprehensive baseline.

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The Company
HQ: Sydney
11,027 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.

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