Engineering Intern (Electric & Gas)

Position Summary and Qualifications

The internship is a temporary position intended for up to 16 weeks in the summer months.

This internship is intended to provide experience related to Electric & Gas Engineering as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Some knowledge of geography and Geographic Information Systems.

General knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Ability to develop knowledge of computer aided drafting (CAD) systems and GIS mapping systems.

Develop the ability to perform technical computations, to prepare draft cost estimates.

Considerable ability to understand, follow, and transmit moderately difficult oral and written instructions, and to write clearly and legibly.

Considerable ability to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.

Must have a high school diploma and be enrolled in college in an engineering-related degree. Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Windows operating system is required. AutoCAD training is desired and good interpersonal communications skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Some education or experience in the engineering industry, or related area providing familiarity with utilities principles, materials, and terminology is desirable.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

A valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.

(NOTE: There are also secondary functions, which the employee will be required to perform.)

Assist engineers and technicians in project design and preparation of plans and specifications and also assist inspectors with various field tasks.

Performs routine tasks in the field such as facility inventory, collecting various measurements of distances or objects in or on surfaces, poles and trenches, taking digital images of field conditions, and writing field notes on paper or GPS Handheld Device.

Performs routine editing of features and attributes in the GIS using ArcMap.

Performs routine drafting using AutoCAD and ESRI Software.

Performs other routine office duties as assigned.