Electrical Engineer Intern - Electric Systems

Connect to a career at City Utilities! CU has been connecting our community to the services they need for every day life since 1945. From electricity to power our lives, clean water to be healthy, natural gas to stay warm, internet to keep businesses connected, to transit services to get them where they need to go.

This position requires an employee to work between 20-25 hours per week during the school semesters, and 40 hours per week during summer, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a calendar year. Each semester, undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and graduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

INTERN GUIDELINES:

Students who have completed at least one year of college and are enrolled as a full-time student may apply. Must be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program. A student’s intern position will end within three months after graduation.

Pay Rate:

$21.00 - $24.00/hour

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Depends upon classification

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 20-25 hours per week.

NOTE:

Please submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript with your application.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Manager - Electric Line Engineering or designee, performs engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department’s goals. Duties will be dependent upon the individual job classification and departmental workload and may include any or all the duties described below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs general engineering functions in the design and operation of electric distribution and transmission facilities.

2. Reviews projects for compliance with the Missouri Overhead Powerline Safety Act. Implementation of the law as required for line cover projects, and other situations where appropriate.

3. Designs line extensions to provide electric service to new large-scale commercial and industrial customers.

4. Redesigns existing electrical facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial customers due to load or system changes, building additions, or other construction activities.

5. Performs engineering design of reinforcement projects, whiteway lighting projects, and preventative maintenance and system power factor improvement projects.

6. Performs engineering design and layout of electric facility adjustments as required for highway improvement projects, sewer projects, and other municipal improvement projects.

7. Interfaces with outside agencies at all levels as required.

8. Reviews, updates, and prepares electric construction standards. Prepares job sketches, drawings, material lists, cost estimates, and construction labor estimates as required.

9. Analyzes various new materials and processes and works with vendors and equipment suppliers as required. Stays current on electric transmission and distribution technology.

10. Reviews electric plans as part of City Plan Review process to ensure compliance with Electric Service Standards, including compliance with the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code.

11. Prepares contracts for bidding purposes as required to secure contractors to perform work on electrical system such as line construction, maintenance, and emergency rebuilds.

12. Designs work referenced above is subject to the approval of a Registered Professional Engineer to assure compliance with federal, state, or local requirements.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. No previous engineering experience is required. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and/or GIS software is preferred.

Licensing/Certification:

Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

o Plan, organize, and coordinate technical work.

o Use computers and be familiar with Microsoft Office.

o Effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously and accurately.

o Communicate thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing.

o Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

o Successfully navigate various electronic programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suites, other applicable information technology applications, and self-service platforms.

o Maintain adherence to all company policies. Physical Requirements:

Must be able to bend, stoop, and walk long distances over uneven terrain to survey electric line facilities. Must be able to express or exchange ideas and receive detailed information through oral and written communication. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and close visual acuity to operate a computer is required. Must be able to visually differentiate between color-coded lines and symbols associated with utilization of AutoCAD and/or graphic work design tools.

Working Conditions:

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment with some outside field work in all weather conditions.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

TESTING:

Testing may be required.

EEO

City Utilities offers equal employment opportunities to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or marital status. Learn more about CU and EEO.