City Utilities- Electrical Engineering- Intern

City of Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Electrical Engineering- Intern Flexible schedule designed to fit around your academic commitments Are you curious about electrical systems and excited to analyze, improve, and design real-world utility infrastructure? What You'll Do Gather field data and verify plans against existing electrical systems Analyze electrical infrastructure: switchgear, motor control centers, panelboards, circuit breakers, and more Prepare preliminary reports, present recommendations, and assist with design plans Inspect lift stations and report findings Support engineers in planning, design, and specification writing Complete City training modules What You Bring Pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Minimum two years of college completed Interested in environmental engineering, water, and wastewater facilities Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to analyze and improve systems Able to communicate effectively with engineers, contractors, and utility staff Knowledge & Skills Understanding of electrical systems and infrastructure Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings, reports, and data Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift focus between projects Willingness to learn and apply new methods in a practical, real-world utility setting Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne Gain hands-on experience analyzing, improving, and designing electrical systems that power the community while learning from experienced engineers. Equal Opportunity Employer Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.

Requirements

• Pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum two years of college completed
• Interested in environmental engineering, water, and wastewater facilities
• Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to analyze and improve systems
• Able to communicate effectively with engineers, contractors, and utility staff
• Understanding of electrical systems and infrastructure
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings, reports, and data
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift focus between projects
• Willingness to learn and apply new methods in a practical, real-world utility setting

Responsibilities

• Gather field data and verify plans against existing electrical systems
• Analyze electrical infrastructure: switchgear, motor control centers, panelboards, circuit breakers, and more
• Prepare preliminary reports, present recommendations, and assist with design plans
• Inspect lift stations and report findings
• Support engineers in planning, design, and specification writing
• Complete City training modules

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience analyzing, improving, and designing electrical systems that power the community while learning from experienced engineers.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees