Engineering Intern

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #107 Engineering Intern

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:  1

DEPARTMENT:  Electric Utility / Engineering

WORK LOCATION:  MOC

SALARY RANGE:  $20.00 / Hour

DAYS WORKED:  Monday Friday

TYPE OF POSITION:  Temporary / Part-Time

HOURS WORKED:  8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH:  June 3, 2019

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the general supervision of the Electrical Engineering Manager.

The successful candidate must exhibit and exercise safe working habits at all times.

The summertime project at hand will be a computer intensive data reduction and analysis project. FEUS has over 2800 miles of electric distribution feeder and about 45,000 customers.  Using established linear regression techniques, statistical analyses and calculus, this project seeks to delineate a "long feeder" from a "short feeder"; a "highly loaded feeder" from a "lightly loaded feeder"; and a "densely populated feeder" from a "sparsely populated feeder".

If there is enough time, this project will also seek to identify reliability statistics for each of the FEUS 71 distribution feeders.

The successful candidate will gain great exposure to the use and practical application of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.  Will also become familiar with the various materials and equipment used in the electric utility industry, including the processes of installation, the corporate infrastructure required to design, build, and maintain electric utility facilities, and the industry vocabulary or "jargon" associated therewith.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program.  This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

High school graduate or GED equivalent required. 

Must be enrolled in a College or University seeking a degree in Engineering.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Extensive background checks required.

Good analytical, problem solving, and math skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Follows verbal and or written instructions.

Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.

Establishes and maintains professional and cordial working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

Operates tools and equipment listed below.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer including Microsoft Office, calculator, copy/fax/scanner machine, telephone, smart phone, camera, and motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, and controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet.  Field work will encounter noise from construction and traffic.  Field work will also be subjected to weather and other outdoor elements.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

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