INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Engineering Intern

CompanySewer Equipment Co Of America
LocationDixon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will use mechanical design software to create detailed drawings of parts and assemblies while managing Engineering Change Notifications. They will also support the manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting of machines on the shop floor.
Internship Type
seasonal
Salary Range
$18 - $25
Company Size
196
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sewer Equipment is the corporate home of Sewer Equipment Co. of America, RAMVAC Vacuum Excavators and Mongoose Jetters. With over 80 years of experience, Sewer Equipment manufactures the most innovative, high quality sewer cleaning and excavation equipment for the municipal and contractor markets around the world. Sewer Equipment is a third generation family-owned company that was started in 1941 by H.T. O’Brien in the basement of his Chicago, Illinois home, He designed a small hand operated tool that was built to assist plumbers in cleaning drains. This tool was comprised of a short coiled cable attached to a hand drill. The flexible cable allowed the tool to navigate around turns and bends and better attack the blockage. This innovation gave birth to Sewer Equipment, that has recognized significant growth since its very humble beginnings. Over the years, the O’Brien family has grown the business with on-going commitment to designing and manufacturing innovative, high quality equipment and providing world class customer service. Sewer Equipment's current product offering includes combination sewer cleaners, truck jets, trailer jets, easement machines, vacuum excavators, bucket machines, mechanical rodders and parts/accessories. Sewer Equipment has a long history of introducing innovative products into the market, including the first trailer mounted jetter with a rotating hose reel, the 800-HPR truck jet with its patented all-weather design, the Model 900 ECO combination sewer cleaning with its patented hydro drive system, the first jet-tv system using umbilical cord technology, the first mid-size hydro excavator (Ram-Vac HX-6), and the first easement machine with hydraulic push-out wheels…just to name a few. Sewer Equipment: Best Products. Best Local Support.
About the Role

Sewer Equipment is currently seeking applicants for an Engineering Internship position at our Dixon, IL manufacturing facility.

Description

  • Use of mechanical design software to create complete, organized, and detailed drawings of parts, weldments, and assemblies.
  • Identify a variety of structural, plumbing, and electrical parts and compare against a bill of materials. 
  • Create and execute Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) that fully document and instruct action items to be taken using Management of Change system.
  • Support the manufacturing, troubleshooting and testing of machines as required.
  • Manage multiple projects at a time from beginning to end.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical design or related field from an accredited institution or be working toward the completion thereof.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs.
  • Proficiency in using 2D and 3D CAD design software. Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Autodesk Vault preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate clearly mechanical concepts and designs.
  • Must be highly motivated, detail oriented, and organized.
  • Must be able to work in fast paced environment to meet deadlines and commitments.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Strong knowledge of material and manufacturing processes.
  • 0-2 years of engineering experience.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and assembly shop floor environment. Employees may be requested to travel on rare occasions to assist with any number of functions related to the company. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
  • The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers, and co-workers.
  • This position requires the occasional use of basic hand tools
  • This position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for long lengths of time.

This is a part-time hourly position where the hours will be during the times of Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sewer Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer—M/F/D/V

Will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Commitments and location:

  • Day Shift
  • Dixon, IL


Key Skills
Mechanical Design2D CAD3D CADAutoCADAutodesk InventorAutodesk VaultMicrosoft Office SuiteEngineering Change NotificationsBill of MaterialsManufacturing ProcessesTroubleshootingProject ManagementTechnical CommunicationMechanical AptitudeDetail OrientedTeamwork
Categories
EngineeringManufacturing