Engineering Technician I - Electrical (Power Generation) Intern

Fluor•Aliso Viejo, CA

12h

About The Position

As a current accredited college student, the candidate is expected to develop specifications and perform calculations in support of a lead engineer in the field of electrical power engineering. Additional duties include review of project scopes of work, vendor documents, and to coordinate with other engineering disciplines. The purpose of this position is to plan and perform work requiring sound technical judgment in the evaluation, organization, and execution of electrical power scope under the direct supervision of a lead engineer. This role has the responsibility to support essential job duties and functions with the overall objective of developing project deliverables that are in compliance with the contract and ensure the safety, quality, and timeliness of the completed project. Performing assigned general duties of limited scope and level of responsibility, this position is designed to develop broader electrical engineering knowledge and experience.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality

Nice To Haves

Working toward an accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in electrical engineering with electric power coursework and no required previous years of work-related experience
Recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field either as a Fundamentals of Engineering certification or full licensure as a third or fourth year student
Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions
Technical writing skills
Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Responsibilities

Develop specifications and perform calculations in support of a lead engineer in the field of electrical power engineering
Review project scopes of work, vendor documents
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines
Plan and perform work requiring sound technical judgment in the evaluation, organization, and execution of electrical power scope under the direct supervision of a lead engineer
Support essential job duties and functions with the overall objective of developing project deliverables that are in compliance with the contract and ensure the safety, quality, and timeliness of the completed project
Perform assigned general duties of limited scope and level of responsibility
Develop simple or basic electrical design documents
Acquire basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/procedures
Acquire basic knowledge of Electrical power systems software (i.e. Hexagon Smart® Electrical, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), SKM, etc.)