PGE Summer Intern - Net Metering Project Coordinator (PM)

Portland General Electric•Tualatin, OR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

PGE's internship program allows its participants to gain professional learning that offers meaningful, practical, work-related experience while providing support for the organization. The Interconnection Services team is at the forefront of enabling the deployment of new green resources as we decarbonize the grid. They manage the interconnections of all new generation and storage resources to the PGE system. In this role, you will learn about how new resources connect as we decarbonize the grid. You will work on Interconnection Application processing and supporting other ad hoc projects. We hope you will learn how a utility functions, and gain work experience in the renewables and utility space.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
A high school senior that has enrolled in a college or trade school OR a current college or trade school student who is returning to college or a trade school as a full-time student OR a recent 2022-2023 college graduate.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interact in a positive manner with internal contacts.
Interact in a positive manner with external contacts.
Understand verbal/written instructions.
Complete tasks within critical deadlines.
Maintain highest level of confidentiality.
Knowledge/ability to use various software programs. (Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, email, etc.)
Use of basic math skills.
Currently an actively enrolled undergraduate student (recent graduate or GED accepted) in good standing and pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to the internship; GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
A valid Drivers License with a history of good driving practices.
Working computer skills using MS Office Suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Basic research skills.
Working knowledge of common software applications within field.
Working accuracy skills.
Basic organization and prioritization skills.
Basic decision-making skills.
Working written and oral communication skills.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Basic analytical-thinking skills.
Basic interpersonal skills.
Cognitive Level Basic: Competencies needed in order to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.
Cognitive 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 attendance.
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift).
Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.
Unstable surfaces requiring balance: Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces).

Nice To Haves

Some prior volunteer or work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Process Interconnection Applications.
Perform data validation and entry.
Data Audit.
Provides support to the business in various functions throughout PGE.
May perform administrative, coordination or technical tasks, such as completing spreadsheets in support of department assigned.
May perform research and analysis under general supervision.
May gather qualitative or quantitative data and develop reports or spreadsheets.
May participate in company-sponsored internship activities.