Engineering Intern: Year-Round

SMUD • Sacramento, CA

1d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Zero Carbon Engineering Intern will work closely with the project development manager, primarily in-person, tasked with constructing zero carbon power generating facilities that will support SMUD's Zero Carbon Plan. SMUD's goal to eliminate carbon emissions from our power supply by 2030 is more ambitious than already aggressive state mandates and is ahead of virtually all other utilities in the United States. Our 2030 Zero Carbon Plan is a flexible road map to achieve our zero-carbon goal while ensuring all customers and communities we serve reap the benefits of decarbonization. This internship is in-person, on-site, 3-days a week. SMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills. SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2023 Internship Program of the Year from Interns 2 Pros along with Paramount, Fox Corporation, Intuit, and Toyota. Under staff direction, incumbents in this classification are full-time students in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program who perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments that utilize specific and acquired academic skills and knowledge in alignment with their educational disciplines. The work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills. Work is closely related to the employee’s academic major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.

Requirements

• Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments.
• Students must be able to commute to the SMUD Offices in Sacramento, CA when requested to come in.
• To have a student position at SMUD, you must not have any relatives working at SMUD.
• Students must be enrolled and maintain enrollment as a full-time student, complete and pass at least 12 undergraduate units OR 8 graduate units, and receive at least a 2.0 GPA the semester/quarter prior to employment and for the duration of the internship. SMUD does not look at cumulative GPAs.
• Currently, SMUD is not hiring candidates for its student internship positions who require sponsorship from an employer either now or in the future. Such sponsorship is not needed for citizens, a U.S. National, a permanent resident, or one granted refuge or asylum status by the U.S. government. Visa holders typically require sponsorship in one form or another at some point in time.

Nice To Haves

• College Major: Electrical, mechanical, civil, or I&C engineering. Other related majors will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• College Status: Sophomore and above
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Suite
• Desire to learn and grow
• Ability to collaborate in a team
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Support the development, design, and construction of what will be the largest SMUD solar and battery facility to date gain familiarization with project development process
• Working with multidisciplinary engineering design submittal review
• Facilitation and documentation of project milestones
• Performing site visits as needed with mentor
• Performing technical engineering reviews and learning professional writing/critique protocols in a dynamic work environment
• Managing of technical meetings in person and via web conference technology
• Development and completion of Internship Work Portfolio that demonstrate your exposure and expertise around power generating assets
• Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
• May locate sources of information; collect and organize data.
• Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action.
• May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs.
• May develop written, graphical and/or oral reports.
• May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision.

Benefits

• Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree