Student Intern - Engineering PD (Temporary)
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Engineering Student Intern provides project, technical, and operational support to the Engineering Department within Power Delivery. Assignments may include engineering analysis, data collection, field support, documentation preparation, and administrative coordination in support of engineering projects, maintenance activities, and operational improvements. The intern assists engineers with project tracking, technical documentation, contractor coordination, inspections, and engineering analysis while working collaboratively with engineers, field personnel, consultants, and other departments. This position is a developmental opportunity for students pursuing engineering degrees to gain practical experience in electric utility engineering operations, project support, infrastructure maintenance, and industry practices. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Most work is performed in a standard office setting, with onsite work at assigned Business Unit locations. The typical shift is eight hours. The position is temporary and requires maintaining full-time student status throughout the internship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior at a college or university pursuing a B.S. in Engineering or B.S. in Engineering Technology.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 throughout the internship and provide verification upon request.
- Maintain full-time student status for the duration of the internship and provide verification upon request.
- Knowledge of basic engineering principles and problem-solving methods, organizational and departmental policies and procedures, office practices, file management and record-keeping, standard business applications including Microsoft Office, and administrative processes such as scheduling, estimating, manpower coordination, and project task tracking.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment; perform accurate data entry and document preparation; use Microsoft Office to organize data and support project tracking; organize and prioritize assignments while maintaining attention to detail; communicate clearly verbally and in writing; and collaborate professionally with engineers, technical staff, and field personnel.
- Follow applicable safety, compliance, security, and District policy requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or academic focus related to electrical, mechanical, civil, or power systems engineering.
- Prior internship, cooperative education, or related technical work experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers under direct supervision in evaluating operational and maintenance needs and identifying cost-effective equipment maintenance or replacement solutions.
- Support long-range planning for equipment lifecycle management, budgeting, and replacement of obsolete infrastructure.
- Assist with engineering analysis, data collection, and technical research for projects and operational improvements.
- Help prepare technical specifications and supporting documentation for contract bids and project proposals.
- Assist with engineering documentation, including technical instructions, marked and updated drawings, and technical manuals.
- Support field personnel and craftworkers in implementing engineering changes and improvements.
- Assist engineers with work orders, purchasing support, technical documentation, and project information gathering.
- Support administration of contracts for work on District facilities, including contractor coordination and inspections.
- Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and other contract personnel on engineering and maintenance projects.
- Provide input and support for project budgeting, scheduling, and project management.
- Participate in field inspections, document work progress, and help prepare inspection reports.
- Assist with failure analysis, reliability tracking, and collection of equipment performance data.
- Support evaluation of system performance and identification of operational improvements.
- Assist other departments in resolving operational or technical issues arising from daily activities.
- Maintain effective working relationships with engineers, craft workers, suppliers, consultants, contractors, and company representatives, and promote collaboration across departments and divisions.
- Align conduct with Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan; comply with applicable laws, regulations, security guidelines, and District policies and procedures.
- If operating a Grant PUD vehicle for business purposes, follow the applicable Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy.
- Participate in the safety program by following safety procedures, alerting others to hazards, reporting incidents or close calls to a supervisor within 24 hours, and accepting feedback on safety performance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
