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ElectricalInstrumentation Drafter Intern

GHD


Job Location:

Buffalo, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 24
Posted: 23 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Help us build the future and well 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 well 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 Associates or Bachelors 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.




Required Experience:

Intern


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GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, advisory, digital and construction services t ... View more

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