Piping Drafter​/Designer Internship; Summer

Overview

The Piping Drafting/Design Intern will work alongside the Piping Facilitator to help develop department standards and project deliverables using 2D AutoCAD and Microsoft products. Additional tasks include preparing training documentation and participation in training sessions geared towards piping design and layout, including the use of 3D pipe modeling software. This position may interface with other disciplines to provide drafting services as needed.

• Create department standard drawings using 2D AutoCAD under the guidance of the Piping Facilitator and Department Manager.
• Help to develop training material for piping department training sessions as well as participate in these sessions.
• Participation in Plant 3D training sessions to learn how to use typical project documentation to create a piping layout and deliverables in a 3D database environment.
• Revise project deliverables such as lists and drawings under the guidance of a project piping lead. This may involve working with disciplines other than piping.
• Aid in organizing and filing documents for projects.

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at an accredited college or university (2 or 4 year path).
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Effective communication skills in order to convey ideas is a must.
• Ability to work within diverse teams assembled from Nexus, clients, and others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Proficient with 2D AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of 3-D modeling techniques and terms.

• Gain an understanding of the business and engineering work flow in a consulting firm.
• Further development of drafting skills and knowledge of both 2D and 3D AutoCAD programs.
• Learn the role of a piping department in an organization that provides engineering services to a range of clients including refineries and chemical plants.
• Learn the basics of piping design and layout as well as project deliverables.
• Exposure to other departments within the organization.

Learn more about our competitive benefits in detail.

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

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