Electrical Engineering Internships

Kaiser Aluminum•Spokane Valley, WA

2h•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Our Kaiser Aluminum Spokane Washington aluminum casting, plating and rolling plant has several opportunities for students in Electrical Engineering programs to intern with us. Student interns will report to a mentor who will assign projects which include: What you work on: The Electrical Engineering Intern's essential functions include: Assist with management of ongoing department projects. Participate in project related construction and outage activities. Execute individual engineering projects as assigned. Participate in the development of project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules. Assist with and develop specifications in support of projects. Prepare and organize project documentation (manuals, PM's, spare parts, correspondence, drawings, drawing lists, material listings, etc.). Other tasks as assigned by departmental mentor. Benefits Hourly wage $24.00 Not eligible for company provided benefits Eligible for paid safe and sick leave per state requirements Eligible for paid family and medical leave per state requirements REPORTS TO: Electrical Project Lead FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-exempt SUPERVISES: N/A Only local candidates will be considered. Housing will not be provided. Qualifications What you will bring to the positions: B.S.E.E. in progress, preferably having completed junior year course work. Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Organizational skills. Proven ability to work in teams. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of electrical design, motors, power/control theory and application, and instrumentation. Proven problem solving skills. Practical experience and aptitude with hands-on experience preferred. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES This individual will: Be energetic, disciplined and focused on a team building operational organization. Have well developed interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by, and interrelate with the organization at all levels. Be willing to work flexible hours. PERFORMANCE FACTORS Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships. WORK ENVIRONMENT Approximately 50% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 50% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status. About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture. No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening

Requirements

B.S.E.E. in progress, preferably having completed junior year course work.
Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Organizational skills.
Proven ability to work in teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of electrical design, motors, power/control theory and application, and instrumentation.
Proven problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience and aptitude with hands-on experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with management of ongoing department projects.
Participate in project related construction and outage activities.
Execute individual engineering projects as assigned.
Participate in the development of project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules.
Assist with and develop specifications in support of projects.
Prepare and organize project documentation (manuals, PM's, spare parts, correspondence, drawings, drawing lists, material listings, etc.).
Other tasks as assigned by departmental mentor.