Engineering Intern
We are seeking Florida’s Best In-State Engineering Interns
General Purpose of Job
This position is a summer internship in the Engineering Department assisting and closely following Engineers. The internship is designed to help develop electrical engineering experience and skills within the electric utility industry in the areas of overhead and underground line design, planning and design of construction of electric facilities, development of distribution system model used for loading, voltage and fault analysis, substation design and system protection design.
Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies
The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
Education
Must be enrolled in an Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University or Relay Technician School.
Must have completed at least one year of engineering course requirements or relay technical courses.
Prefer experience with or knowledge of: GE Design Manager or similar design/drawing aids (Auto-CAD, PLS-CAD)
Experience
Preferred: Experience within an electric utility or related industry.
Other Requirements
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machines.
Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Valid Florida driver’s license for regular driving privileges of cooperative vehicles; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by the Cooperative.
Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.