Student Engineering Intern

Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Position Summary

The Summer Engineering Intern will shadow the District’s Distribution Planner and learn how to analyze system performance using software simulation tools, create short-term and long-term planning solutions for the distribution system, and develop settings and placement of voltage regulation devices. Additionally, the intern will be introduced to the leadership philosophy currently used within System Planning & Protection, and they will experience engineering that aims to be technically sound, safe, timely, and cost-effective, enabling the District to realize its goals and objectives. 

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.
• Shadow the lead Distribution Planning Engineer in a variety of tasks including:
  • Using Synergi software to analyze performance of the distribution system.
  • Provide settings for voltage regulation devices, specify size, location, and operation of reactive power sources, regulator banks, and fuses.
  • Perform flicker, power quality, and motor starting analysis.
  • Review Customer Engineering work orders and perform system impact studies.
  • Perform planned outage studies and develop associated mitigation plans to ensure the electric system can be operated safely and reliably during the outage. Provide outage coordination support, assist with facilitation and planning for complex outages, and provide information to aid Dispatch in operating the system.
  • Record distribution outages and track reliability indices. Develop projects to ensure the district meets strategic goals relevant to reliability.
  • Work with field crews to troubleshoot, upload, and download settings to and from distribution devices
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: 
  • Following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance

Education and Experience

Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

License and Certification

• A valid State driver's license.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

None required.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☐Yes ☒No 
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
• Some field work that may require operation of a vehicle.
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours  ☐10 hours  ☐12 hours

 *For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.