Electrical Engineer Intern - T&D Maintenance

City Utilities; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

City Utilities in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking an engineering intern to support design and engineering tasks for electric distribution under the supervision of the Electric T&D Specialist. You will help create project designs for poles identified for replacement and support various engineering functions.

The internship runs 20-25 hours per week during the school terms and 40 hours per week in summer, not to exceed 1,500 hours per calendar year.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
• No prior engineering experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and/or GIS software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general engineering functions in design and operation of electric distribution and transmission facilities.
• Designs line extensions to provide electric service to large-scale commercial/industrial customers.
• Redesigns existing facilities for loads, additions, or construction activities.
• Performs design of reinforcement, lighting, and preventive maintenance projects.
• Prepares drawings, cost estimates, and material lists for projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Learning new tools

Education

Engineering degree in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Connect to a career at City Utilities!

CU has been connecting our community to the services they need for every day life since 1945. From electricity to power our lives, clean water to be healthy, natural gas to stay warm, internet to keep businesses connected, to transit services to get them where they need to go.

This position requires an employee to work between 20-25 hours per week during the school semesters, and 40 hours per week during summer, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a calendar year. Each semester, undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and graduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES

Students who have completed at least one year of college and are enrolled as a full-time student may apply. Must be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program. A student’s intern position will end within three months after graduation.

Pay Details

$21.00 -$24.00/ hour Pay dependent upon student classification.

Work Schedule

Between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday, 20-25 hours per week.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Electric T&D Specialist or designee, performs engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department’s goals. Duties will be dependent upon the individual job classification and departmental workload and may include any or all the duties described below. The primary focus of this position will be completing the design and engineering functions required to create projects for poles which have been identified for replacement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs general engineering functions in the design and operation of electric distribution and transmission facilities, specifically pertaining to creating engineered drawings for poles identified for replacement.
2. Designs line extensions to provide electric service to new large-scale commercial and industrial customers.
3. Redesigns existing electrical facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial customers due to load or system changes, building additions, or other construction activities.
4. Performs engineering design of reinforcement projects, whiteway lighting projects, and preventative maintenance and system power factor improvement projects.
5. Performs engineering design and layout of electric facility adjustments as required for highway improvement projects, sewer projects, and other municipal improvement projects.
6. Interfaces with outside agencies at all levels as required. Obtains construction permits from appropriate agencies.
7. Reviews, updates, and prepares electric construction standards. Prepares job sketches, drawings, material lists, cost estimates, and construction labor estimates as required.
8. Analyzes various new materials and processes and works with vendors and equipment suppliers as required. Stays current on electric transmission and distribution technology.
9. Reviews electric plans as part of City Plan Review process to ensure compliance with Electric Service Standards, including compliance with the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code.
10. Prepares contracts for bidding purposes as required to secure contractors to perform work on electrical system such as line construction, maintenance, and emergency rebuilds.
11. Designs work referenced above is subject to the approval of a Registered Professional Engineer to assure compliance with federal, state, or local requirements.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. No previous engineering experience is required. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and/or GIS software is preferred.

Licensing/Certification

Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of engineering functions and problem-solving techniques.

• Pay attention to detail and follow detailed instructions.
• Effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously and accurately.
• Communicate thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Follow detailed instructions.
• Learn and use AutoCAD.
• Work independently.
• Effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems. Must possess a willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices, cloud-based systems, and data-driven platforms relevant to utility operations.
• Maintain adherence to all company policies.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to bend, stoop, and walk long distances over uneven terrain to survey electric line facilities. Must be able to express or exchange ideas and receive detailed information through oral and written communication. Must be able to pass the Ishihara color vision test and/or be able to visually differentiate and identify colors on computer monitor. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and close visual acuity to operate a computer is required. Must be able to visually differentiate between color-coded lines and symbols associated with utilization of AutoCAD and/or graphic work design tools.

Working Conditions

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment with some outside field work in all weather conditions.

Miscellaneous Requirements

New hires are informed of the requirements of the Internship Program upon hire, and incumbents must continue to meet the requirements each semester in order to continue employment. Interns who do not meet the requirements may be ineligible for the internship and their employment may be terminated. Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner. Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

TESTING

Testing may be required.

EEO

City Utilities offers equal employment opportunities to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or marital status. Learn more about CU and EEO.

Culture

Here at CU, we pride ourselves on being a progressive, community-owned utility serving 320 square miles in southwest Missouri since 1945 with electricity, natural gas, water, broadband, and public transportation services. Our vision is to deliver world-class services and exceptional value to our customers. This can only be accomplished by hiring and retaining world-class talent who embody our core values of safety, integrity, customer service, inclusion, leadership, and respect. These guiding principals support our vision and shape our culture and are used every day in everything we do while serving our community.