Electrical Engineering Internship with Primary Engineering - GFW Fellows Program

Description

Go to www.GFWFellows.com to fill out an application for this position.

Primary Engineering is a commercial building engineering firm with offices in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Their focus on electrical and HVAC systems means they cover everything “inside the walls” in a commercial build. Interns at Primary Engineering are expected to turn the theory of their classroom learning into application with everyday clients. Primary Engineering is a company that encourages a curious mind, and thrives on self-starters.

Responsibilities

Intern will be assigned projects based on the needs of the company, and the skills of the intern. Duties will include:

• Assist in the creation of design work for commercial facilities’ electrical power, lighting, and low voltage systems
• Use CAD to incorporate design into digital form
• Complete design calculations for lighting systems, and verify compliance with energy codes
• Assist with the design of power distribution for commercial facilities
• Assist with the design of low voltage systems (data, voice, fire alarm, security, sound)
• Pick up/Drop off materials for company business to clients/partners within the city
• Additional duties as assigned

Learning Outcomes:  

• The practice of transferring classroom theory to application
• Working in a team environment to accomplish tasks
• How to communicate within a team
• Understanding basic commercial construction practices
• How systems work as a whole from electrical engineering to mechanical engineering
• Basic understanding of the legal process for public bidding
• Understand photometric lighting calculations

Qualifications

• Required:

Currently seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Field

Basic understanding of CAD and AutoCAD software

Calculus completed before internship

Good understanding of OHMS Law

Software experience: Autodesk and Office

• Preferred:

Basic understanding of power electronics and lighting design

Computer savvy

A strong communicator (written and verbal)