Electrical Engineer Intern - T&D Maintenance

City Utilities of Springfield•Springfield, MO

6d•$21 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F).
Working knowledge of engineering functions and problem-solving techniques.
Ability to pay attention to detail and follow detailed instructions.
Ability to effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously and accurately.
Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to learn and use AutoCAD.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to 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.
Must maintain adherence to all company policies.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and/or GIS software is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Designs line extensions to provide electric service to new large-scale commercial and industrial customers.
Redesigns existing electrical facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial customers due to load or system changes, building additions, or other construction activities.
Performs engineering design of reinforcement projects, whiteway lighting projects, and preventative maintenance and system power factor improvement projects.
Performs engineering design and layout of electric facility adjustments as required for highway improvement projects, sewer projects, and other municipal improvement projects.
Interfaces with outside agencies at all levels as required. Obtains construction permits from appropriate agencies.
Reviews, updates, and prepares electric construction standards. Prepares job sketches, drawings, material lists, cost estimates, and construction labor estimates as required.
Analyzes various new materials and processes and works with vendors and equipment suppliers as required. Stays current on electric transmission and distribution technology.
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.
Prepares contracts for bidding purposes as required to secure contractors to perform work on electrical system such as line construction, maintenance, and emergency rebuilds.
Designs work referenced above is subject to the approval of a Registered Professional Engineer to assure compliance with federal, state, or local requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.