Computer-Aided Design Engineer Internships
Computer-aided design engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Burns & McDonnell among the employers posting roles now.
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Description
Our Drafting Interns are responsible for revising existing drawings and preparing drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions or detailed sketches. This position successfully plots drawings; learns and follows company and client drafting standards and procedures; learns the practices of a selected discipline. Other duties as assigned.
Opportunities as a Drafting Intern exist in multiple market segments and locations. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments and locations. Please see below for information on each market:
Oil, Gas & Chemical
The Oil, Gas & Chemical group is responsible for the planning and design across the energy landscape. This includes project execution for midstream, refining, liquefied natural gas and chemicals, with a strong focus on energy security, biofuels, carbon capture, hydrogen and solutions that advance a sustainable energy future.
Transmission & Distribution
The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernization and more.
Qualifications
- Pursuit of certificate, Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related degree.
- Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
Benefits
Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Intern
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 264903
Job Hire Type Intern #LI-MW #COR
Description
Our Drafting Interns are responsible for revising existing drawings and preparing drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions or detailed sketches. This position successfully plots drawings; learns and follows company and client drafting standards and procedures; learns the practices of a selected discipline. Other duties as assigned.
Opportunities as a Drafting Intern exist in multiple market segments and locations. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments and locations. Please see below for information on each market:
Oil, Gas & Chemical
The Oil, Gas & Chemical group is responsible for the planning and design across the energy landscape. This includes project execution for midstream, refining, liquefied natural gas and chemicals, with a strong focus on energy security, biofuels, carbon capture, hydrogen and solutions that advance a sustainable energy future.
Transmission & Distribution
The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernization and more.
Qualifications
- Pursuit of certificate, Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related degree.
- Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
Benefits
Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Intern
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 264903
Job Hire Type Intern #LI-MW #COR
Computer-Aided Design Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Computer-Aided Design Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large engineering employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings on a regular cadence rather than waiting for spring means you don't miss the earliest and most competitive cohorts.
Build a CAD portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for computer-aided design engineer interns expect limited work history and weigh project evidence instead. Document two or three complete designs with the software used, the problem you were solving, and what the finished drawings or models look like. A linked or attached portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate before an interview.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside that campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces the risk of missing roles that never appear at a fair.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Computer-aided design engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering CAD software proficiency, engineering drawing interpretation, or design problem walkthroughs. Interviewers weigh how you reason through a problem as much as the final answer, so practice talking through your approach out loud rather than just solving problems silently on your own.
Computer-Aided Design Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a computer-aided design engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For computer-aided design engineer candidates, a CAD portfolio with documented designs and the tools used gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a computer-aided design engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for computer-aided design engineer interns is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest before the return-offer window closes. Treat the internship as an audition worth taking seriously without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for computer-aided design engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large engineering employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications open in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season keeps you from missing earlier cycles.
Are computer-aided design engineer internships paid?
Most professional computer-aided design engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so the best way to gauge what a specific role offers is to review the posting directly.
What should a computer-aided design engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For computer-aided design engineer candidates, that means detailing the CAD software used, the design problem solved, and linking to or attaching the portfolio files or drawings so reviewers can see the actual work. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page, and place your most technical project first.
Can international students get computer-aided design engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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