Intern - CAD Technician/Drafter
Part-timeDes Moines, IAPart-time$23–29/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Intern CAD Technician/Drafter supports engineering and technical staff by creating, updating, and maintaining technical drawings, diagrams, and data files using CAD software. The internship provides hands-on exposure to electric utility standards, equipment drawings, engineering documentation, utility operations, and engineering practices. The intern works with engineers, technicians, and designers on projects and initiatives.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
MidAmerican Energy Company has an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated student interested in engineering, drafting, and utility design. The Intern CAD Technician/Drafter will support engineering and technical staff by creating, updating, and maintaining technical drawings, diagrams, and data files using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Qualified applications should be currently pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
This position provides hands-on experience working with electric utility standards, equipment drawings, and engineering documentation while gaining exposure to utility operations and engineering practices. The intern will work closely with engineers, technicians, and designers to support a variety of projects and initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the creation, revision, and maintenance of technical drawings, diagrams, and data files using CAD software.
Update existing drawings and standards documents based on engineering markups and design changes.
Convert legacy or hand-drawn documents into electronic CAD formats.
Maintain drawing files and documentation in accordance with company standards and procedures.
Support engineers and technical staff with drafting, documentation, and project-related assignments.
Assist in reviewing manufacturer drawings, equipment information, and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Perform data entry and document management activities related to engineering and standards projects.
Help organize and maintain electronic drawing libraries and records.
Participate in team meetings and gain exposure to engineering design, utility standards, and drafting processes.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Currently pursuing an Associate's or bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
Basic knowledge of computer-aided drafting (CAD) software, such as MicroStation or AutoCAD.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team environment.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to learn technical standards, utility equipment, and engineering processes.
Willingness to accept feedback and apply new concepts in a professional environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be currently pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of coursework in drafting, engineering graphics, CAD design, or related technical disciplines.
Experience using MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar drafting software.
Interest in electric utility operations, engineering, or infrastructure design.
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and electronic document management systems.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10005993
Job Category: Internship
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Shift: Day
Pay Range: 23.00 - 29.00
Sponsorship: No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
How this job compares
Set against the 2,146 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$23–29/hr
- US median$23–30/hr1,124 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $26/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Intern hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 27 open Engineering Intern jobs in Iowa and 2,146 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
- Berkshire Hathaway Energy (this employer)7 open
- State of Iowa6 open
- Access Dubuque3 open
- Experience
- Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (36 postings).
- Education
- 720 of the 2,146 open Engineering Intern jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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