Engineering intern
Interstates
| Company | Interstates |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Remote |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. 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.
A 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. Individuals will be actively involved in real projects, engaging with our teams as they work on current initiatives moving through the pipeline. 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.
Primary Duties:
Equipment Lists – Collect data and review received information that represent the scope of the project
Design – Record design decisions in software like InterTrak (internal equipment list software) to facilitate design drawings and equipment specifications
Drawings – Use 2D and 3D drafting software to develop electrical drawings used to communicate project scope to the contractors or fabricators
Professional Communication – Utilize various software to provide clear communication with team members and clients regarding project updates
Secondary Duties:
Travel to job-sites or shop and work alongside the craft or manufacturing team as tasks/projects are completed
Network within Interstates industries to promote the Interstates brand and further promote our position as a premier provider of engineering services
In all aspects of the position, this role will carry out his/her duties in compliance with organizational policy and applicable laws
Other duties as assigned
Discipline Emphases – Each internship will focus on one of the following:
Studies
Utilize SKM to complete power system models and execute Arc Flash, Coordination, and Short Circuit analysis
Write reports to communicate the electrical hazards present, precautionary measures, and remediation recommendations
Power
Develop the electrical distribution plan to bring power from the utility to the utilization equipment (motors, devices, lights, and receptacles)
Use AutoCAD and Revit to develop electrical drawings communicating the scope of the project
PDP (Planning Design & Prefab)
Develop a constructible plan that facilitates successful off-site prefabrication and on-site installation of electrical systems
Use Revit to develop 3D BIM models and produce installation or manufacturing documents
Controls
Design Automation Control Panels including PLC, and Remote I/O Panels and Low Voltage (480VAC) Motor Control Panels
Design electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for connections to field instrumentation
Instrumentation
Evaluate P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams) to understand the process and validate device requirements
Size and select industrial measurement and control devices (Temp Transmitters, Flowmeters, Pressure Gauges, Hazard Monitoring, etc.)
Field
Deliver elements of the above disciplines while working on-site alongside construction personnel
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