Engineering Aide Temp Summer Interns - College Students (Engineering Majors)

Con Edison•Spring Valley, NY

10d

About The Position

The Orange & Rockland Summer Internship is a paid, 10–12 week opportunity for college students to gain hands-on experience, develop skills, and build a professional network. The internship is estimated to begin in June and end in August or September. Placements are across the Orange County and Rockland County service territories and are based on business needs. Engineering Aides assist technicians and engineers who support safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy delivery across electric, gas, and steam operations. Assignments may include administrative and project management support; data collection and analysis; forecasting and strategy development; procedure reviews; design scoping and development; work management oversight; and other operational support, depending on department needs. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. Interns perform entry-level assignments in various departments to develop a broad-based understanding of Orange & Rockland’s structure and operations. Program activities may include work-site tours, an industry speaker series, volunteer events, presentations of project work to department leaders, and networking with employees. Some interns return for additional summers, work as co-op interns during the year, or join the company after graduation through entry-level opportunities such as the Leadership Development Program.

Requirements

Be a full-time student enrolled in a four-year college program.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and at least 30 completed credits.
Be majoring in Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Science.
Submit a copy of the latest unofficial transcript with each application.
Submit two letters of recommendation with each application.
Possess a strong work ethic and flexibility in meeting assignments.
Have excellent analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a high energy level.
Be proficient with software applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be a self-starter with integrity, initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity.
Have a driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assist technicians and engineers supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy delivery across electric, gas, and steam operations.
Provide administrative and project management support, as assigned.
Collect and analyze data and provide forecasting or strategy development support, as assigned.
Review procedures and support design scoping and development, as assigned.
Support work management oversight and other operational activities based on department needs.
Complete entry-level assignments in various departments to develop an understanding of the company’s structure and operations.
Participate in program activities, which may include work-site tours, speaker series, volunteer events, project presentations, and networking.
Work non-business hours during emergencies, including possible nights, weekends, and holidays, as part of a System Emergency Assignment.