Electrical Engineering at an Architectural and Engineering firm
Greg
Experience Information
Employer: TowerPinkster
Job Title: Electrical Design Intern
Major: Electrical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
TowerPinkster is an architectural and engineering firm in downtown Grand Rapids. We develop construction plans for new construction as well as renovation projects around the state. We focus on primary education, higher education, health care, industrial and commercial building projects. We also focus on environmentally conscious building design as well as sustainability in construction and building operation.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I focused on lighting system layouts in education facilities as well as health care facilities. Using various programs and tools I would evaluate light outputs at various elevations above floor level to comply with building codes and standard lighting requirements. I also worked with supervisor's and other electrical engineers to design lighting layouts to provide the customer with a solution that would compliment the architectural details of the building.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
The experience helped to develop critical thinking and independent research to help come up with design solutions for customer needs and requirements.
Favorite Part of the Experience
To go on site visits and to see the progress of what we helped to design to be implemented in the construction phases of various projects. To be a part of the design and implementation of construction projects and to see how the building gradually transforms into the final product is fascinating.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience has helped to confirm that this industry is what I would like to spend a career working in. I have been interested in architecture and the construction industry since childhood and to be a part of it is very gratifying.