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Electrical Student Intern

Cannondesign

Salary undisclosed

Dallas, TXInternOn-siteNovice

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Description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. 
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a student intern, you will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team working under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in the Commercial, Education, Health, S&T and Sports & Rec markets. Based on business needs, this position has the potential to evolve into a full-time entry-level role for students who meet the required qualifications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO  

  • Electrical design of lighting, power distribution and communication systems including fire alarm systems.
  • Preparation of documents and reports from concept design through advanced technical design documentation.
  • Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
  • May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.  Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
  • Enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, SKM Power Tools) preferred.
 
For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits 
 
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
 
ABOUT WORKING HERE
  • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
  • We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
  • We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
 
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
 
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
 
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

Benefits

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About this role

Cannondesign's Dallas office is looking for an electrical engineering student to join a multidisciplinary design team working on projects across commercial, education, health, science and technology, and sports facilities. You'd work under a licensed engineer on the full scope of electrical systems—lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm design—moving from concept through detailed technical documentation. The role includes reviewing shop drawing submittals and site visits to assess existing conditions and monitor construction progress, which means you should be prepared for physical walkthroughs.

To be a strong candidate, you need to be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Engineering with solid communication skills. Experience with design software like Revit MEP or SKM Power Tools is preferred but not required. This internship has real potential to convert to a full-time entry-level position if you perform well and meet the firm's qualifications.

CannonDesign emphasizes a collaborative culture centered on client service and Living-Centered Design principles. The firm is transparent about its commitment to equity and diversity, with active employee resource groups and community initiatives. You'd be expected to complete compliance training and follow the firm's Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.

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