Intern - Electrical Engineering - Summer 2027

JOB SUMMARY: The Electrical Engineer Intern will work with Electrical Designers and Engineers to use various design software to create accurate drawings.

JOB DUTIES:

* Utilize design software to create detailed and accurate 2D and 3D models of custom equipment based on client specifications and project requirements.
* Create project documents as required, including bills of materials, parts lists, etc
* Communicate variances in job scope effectively.
* Ensure technical support is provided to the appropriate teams: Design and Fabrication
* Ensure proper communication with all teams throughout the duration of each project.
* Work diligently to ensure there are no disruptions on projects.
* Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
* Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
* Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
* This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

* Must be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program.
* 0-1 years of experience is required.

* Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong working knowledge of the Electrical Construction Industry.
* Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

* Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
* Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
* Must comply with Vestal Corporations’ core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.

LEAN - VESTAL is committed to *Lean* design production:  <https://www.leanconstruction.org/>. As an Architectural Designer, you will be a key element of our success:

* Respect for people and realizing human talent
* Getting the production work to *flow*
* Align production technology to our *Lean* initiative by reducing waste:
+ Defects
+ Overproduction
+ Waiting
+ Transportation
+ Inventory
+ Motion
+ Over-processing
+ Maximize the contribution of otherwise underutilized people talent skills, knowledge, and creativity.
* Solve problems using the *A3* approach to breakdown problems
* Use *Fishbone* diagrams to consider impacts on the overall production system
* Identify root cause technology shortcomings using techniques like *SixSigma - 5 Why’s* methodology
* Encourage and standardize *SixSigma – 5S* approach for consistent and convenient placement in-progress work so that it can be efficiently processed and moved to the next discipline
* Be regularly in the work areas, *Gemba*, seeing how the technology is being implemented and identifying problem areas and areas of improvement
* Guide continuous improvement results with Lean Plan-Do (study)-Check-Act (PDCA) procedure
* Utilize the *plus/delta* technique to elicit assessment at conclusion of meetings and other group activities
* Choosing by advantages decision-making
* Work velocity (Fibonacci series)
* Target Value Design
* Daily huddles and scrum
* Conditions of Satisfaction
* Last Planner Scheduling
* BIM implementation, prefabrication, and modularization
* Onboarding team members
* Risk Register
* Strengths testing
* Constraint lists
* Sprint-based Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
* Planner/Kanban style task management
* Continuous improvement
* Variation reduction