Electrical Design Technician Intern

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We are seeking an Electrical Design Technician / CAD Intern to support the BIAF team in our Corvallis, Oregon office. This position is specifically designed for students currently enrolled in a Computer-Aided Drafting, CAD, or Design Technology program who are looking to build hands-on experience producing electrical and instrumentation-related drawings in a professional design environment.

This is a CAD- and drafting-focused internship, intended to support designers and engineers through technical documentation and plan production. It is not an engineering internship

During your internship, you will assist with the creation and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation CAD drawings, working primarily in 2D drafting, with opportunities to learn 3D BIM tools over time. You will use Bentley and Revit, along with other specialty software, and receive on-the-job training in drafting standards and workflows.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and revising electrical and I&C CAD drawings
• Supporting multiple projects under the guidance of senior designers
• Applying company drafting standards and CAD workflows
• Assisting with plan sets, layouts, and documentation
• Collaborating with engineers and designers in a technical support role
• Building practical CAD skills while completing your education

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

Here's what you'll need

• Currently enrolled in a CAD, Drafting, or Design Technology program
  (Computer-Aided Drafting, Drafting & Design, or similar)
• Interest in pursuing a career as an Electrical CAD Technician or Design Technician
• Familiarity with CAD or drafting software
• Ability to work 16–20 hours per week during the school year
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ideally you will also have 

• Exposure to Bentley, Revit, or AutoCAD
• Experience working with 2D technical drawings
• Interest in learning 3D BIM tools over time
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

47,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

58,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $47,300.00 to $58,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Corvallis	Oregon	United States
Corvallis	Oregon	United States