PGE Summer Internship - Trojan

Portland General Electric • Rainier, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Portland General Electric Trojan ISFSI, we’re pioneering the future of nuclear fuel with cutting-edge solutions for safe and sustainable storage. Our Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation is a hub of innovation and unique challenges ranging from our dry cask systems to commercial projects in and around the site. The geographical location of this site is unique in its beauty and has a lot to offer locally with Longview, Washington and Scappoose, Oregon towns nearby. We even have a great challenging disc golf course right outside our facility! As a Intern you will: As an intern at our ISFSI facility, you’ll work alongside Nuclear Fuel storage leaders and vendors from around North America to find innovative solutions to regulatory requirements and get a glimpse into the Nuclear Compliance world. Like any commercial site we have many projects within our footprint that sustains our operations such as electrical, civil, and mechanical infrastructure, ranging from old to new construction.

Requirements

• Currently an actively enrolled undergraduate student (recent graduate or GED accepted) in good standing and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (or be enrolled in a pre-engineering program); GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and a history of safe driving practices.
• Working computer skills using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.
• Basic research skills.
• Working knowledge of common software applications within field.
• Working accuracy skills.
• Working organization and prioritization skills.
• Working decision-making skills.
• Basic project management skills.
• Working written and oral communication skills.
• Working problem-solving skills.
• Working analytical-thinking skills.
• Working interpersonal skills.
• Cognitive Level Basic: Competencies needed in order to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.
• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to follow accuracy standards.
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback.
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement.
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization.
• Demonstrates sound memory.
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.
• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule.
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Some prior volunteer or work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Departmental Support: Applies engineering knowledge and gains experience in live application to design; applies engineering skills to appropriately design products in day-to-day tasks; depending on area of specialization, may perform administrative, technical or scientific tasks, such as collecting samples or completing spreadsheets, in support of department assigned.
• Research and Analysis: May perform research and analysis under general supervision. May gather qualitative or quantitative data and develop reports or spreadsheets.
• Program Events: May participate in company-sponsored internship activities.

Benefits

• PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED