Engineering Assistant - Intern

Engineering Assistant - Intern

The engineering intern will assist the cooperative's engineering department with a variety of duties and engineering related projects across the Cooperative system. This internship is a hands-on learning experience for a student interested in electrical system engineering or civil engineering.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. Assist and work directly with System Engineers on various electrical distribution system projects.
2. Assist and work directly with Staking Technicians on distribution system design.
3. Assist Right-of-Way engineering staff with easement records, documentation, and organization.
4. Other duties as assigned.

Position specifications:

This position is non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Education and experience:

Current student in an accredited two- or four-year electrical, electrical technology, or civil engineering degree program.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer hardware, spreadsheets, and communication equipment. Preferred experience in drafting (computer aided drafting) but not a requirement. Personal characteristics to include: a team player, high integrity, good personal habits, regular work attendance, courteous and friendly, tact and persuasiveness, able to work well with diverse groups of people, and gain and maintain respect of others, both inside and outside the Cooperative.

Environmental and working conditions:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors; temperatures can be variable at times and may range from subzero to high heat and humidity. When outdoor work is required, weather may be inclement at times. Must be available for work during adverse weather conditions. Good physical condition and dexterity is required. Lifting and moving weights greater than 50 pounds may be required but it is rare. Medium work requires exertion of up to 50 pounds of force more frequently, and up to 25 pounds of force more regularly. Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds, regularly, 50 pounds occasionally. Position requires the individual to be capable of stooping, bending, reaching (overhead), climbing, grasping, pushing, pulling, and having the ability to walk long distances in all types of terrain, or working in awkward positions. The position requires sitting, standing, and driving/riding in vehicle. The position may require driving/riding of the following: snowmobile, ATV, small and large boats, or small planes. Good hand to eye coordination is necessary, as is the ability to read electronic displays and screens, printed materials, and maps. Must be capable of utilizing handheld and manually operated tools that are coincident with the duties of the position. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately and possess good hearing as needed for work and safety compliance in a hot line environment. Must possess visual color perception in order to differentiate wire and part colors. Motor vehicles, computers, small handheld or mobile electrical instruments and devices, customary office and business communications equipment are utilized in this position. Must be willing to submit to alcohol and drug testing, per company policy. Hazards include working near or around electrical and radiant energy.