Technology - Entry Level
Cannon DesignChicago, Illinois
Internship
Posted June 26, 2025
$25 - $29/hr
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Job Description
This entry-level telecommunications engineering position involves assisting in the preparation of construction documents, designing telecommunication systems, reviewing shop drawings, and visiting job sites under supervision, primarily serving clients in educational, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in preparing construction documents and specifications for telecommunications systems.
- Assist in designing telecommunication systems for healthcare, education, and commercial clients under supervision.
- Analyze engineering documents and layout systems with oversight.
- Review and markup shop drawings and submittals.
- Gather information to respond to RFIs and review change orders.
- Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in a relevant field by the hire date required.
- Experience in related student internship work preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Navisworks, or similar applications preferred.
- Participate in the preparation of construction documents and basic specifications of telecommunications systems for building construction.
- Under direct supervision, may design telecommunication systems for healthcare, education higher education, and commercial clients, including fire alarm systems per applicable codes.
- Develop ability to analyze engineering documents and layout systems with engineering oversight.
- Develop knowledge of applicable codes for the application of telecommunication design under supervision.
- Assist in reviewing and marking up shop drawings and submittals.
- Assist in gathering information to respond to RFIs and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Assist in visiting job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-through of sites.
- Must be able to perform physical site visits which require walking and physical movement.
- Complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $25.39 to $28.59 per hour
Discretionary bonuses
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time summer hours
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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