Seasonal Intern- Design Engineer
Midwest Alarm Services, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Overview
Midwest Alarm Services was founded in 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. Per Mar Security Services acquired Midwest Alarm Services in 1998. Today, Midwest Alarm Services has 15 locations throughout the Midwest and is one of the largest Notifier Distributors in North America. We are a leading life safety company dedicated to providing top‑notch fire alarm and life safety solutions across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to protecting lives and property, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented individual to assist our Engineering team for the Summer of 2026! This role offers hands‑on experience supporting engineering and design efforts, particularly in fire alarm system projects. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, organized, and comfortable working with CAD software and technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Clean up and update CAD files for fire alarm system drawings
Assist in the preparation and organization of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
Support the development and modification of CAD drawings
Review and verify project Bill of Materials (BOM) for accuracy and completeness
Collaborate with engineering team members on various design‑related tasks
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
Basic knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Good communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
Familiarity with fire alarm systems or building systems
Experience reviewing technical documents or BOMs
What You’ll Gain
Practical, real‑world engineering and design experience
Exposure to fire alarm system design and documentation
Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
Pay
$20/hour
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma/GED
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Midwest Alarm Services was founded in 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. Per Mar Security Services acquired Midwest Alarm Services in 1998. Today, Midwest Alarm Services has 15 locations throughout the Midwest and is one of the largest Notifier Distributors in North America. We are a leading life safety company dedicated to providing top‑notch fire alarm and life safety solutions across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to protecting lives and property, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented individual to assist our Engineering team for the Summer of 2026! This role offers hands‑on experience supporting engineering and design efforts, particularly in fire alarm system projects. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, organized, and comfortable working with CAD software and technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Clean up and update CAD files for fire alarm system drawings
Assist in the preparation and organization of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
Support the development and modification of CAD drawings
Review and verify project Bill of Materials (BOM) for accuracy and completeness
Collaborate with engineering team members on various design‑related tasks
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
Basic knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Good communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
Familiarity with fire alarm systems or building systems
Experience reviewing technical documents or BOMs
What You’ll Gain
Practical, real‑world engineering and design experience
Exposure to fire alarm system design and documentation
Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
Pay
$20/hour
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma/GED
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