Distribution Operations Engineering Intern: Year-round

Department: Distribution Operations Engineering Location:

Sacramento, CA, US, 95827-3824

Hourly Minimum Pay Rate: $23.63 per hour

Hourly Maximum Pay Rate: $28.80 per hour

The Distribution Operations Engineering (DOE) team supports the real-time operations and delivery of safe and reliable power to SMUD's Distribution grid. DOE is responsible for maintaining SMUD's Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Management System (DERMS) to bring real-time visibility and control of the grid, while also allowing advanced applications to optimize all distribution assets. During system emergencies, the DOE team provides engineering support to assess the state of the grid and help minimize outage duration for customers. DOE also investigates Power Quality (PQ) issues on the distribution system by combining engineering expertise and a variety of innovative tools such as advanced metering and data analytics .

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn about power systems, distribution system operations, and develop technical skills relevant to engineering analysis and computer programming. The selected candidate will also be exposed to real-time operations, ADMS, DERMS and data analytics.

About SMUD's College Internship Program

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.

Purpose

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.

Nature and Scope

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Desirable Qualifications

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.Application Deadline: It is guaranteed that the online system will accept applications until 5 PM on the posted apply by date. It is highly encouraged that applications are submitted well before the due date and time mentioned to make sure that it is submitted successfully.

Official SMUD Title: STEM Student Assistant

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Req ID: 2095