Title: Electrical Engineering Intern: Year-roundDepartment: Transmission & Distribution Maintenance PlanningLocation:Sacramento, CA, US, 95827-3824Category: StudentApply by Date: 06/07/2024Hourly Min: $22.89Hourly Max: $27.89About the Transmission and Distribution Maintenance Planning (TDMP) TeamThe goal of the Transmission and Distribution Maintenance Planning (TDMP) team at SMUD is to develop projects and programs that ensure SMUD's compliance with federal & state regulations by preparing maintenance & inspection programs to be targeted and effective to achieve Board's Strategic Directives on Safety, Reliability, and Competitive Rates. The TDMP team is responsible for the development of yearly Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital plans for all SMUD-owned service area substations and transmission & distribution lines.About the TDMP Electrical Engineering Intern PositionThe TDMP Electrical Engineering Intern will complete projects and tasks including, but not limited to:
Assisting the engineering staff to identify cable replacement and injection projects
Utilizing multiple software applications and databases to determine best locations for cable replacement
Extracting data from GIS systems using complex queries and traces for further analysis
Interpreting one-line diagrams, preparing equipment lists, and validating existing data
Performing queries and outputting work lists from SAP
Preparing cable replacement job packages
Working in other aspects of maintenance planning including substation and transmission maintenance planning
Verifying and comparing data between two data sets
The TDMP Electrical Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of engineering related assignments ranging from simple tasks (e.g. data gathering in a spreadsheet) to complex tasks (e.g. utilizing multiple software tools).Under direction of a graduate engineer or scientist, performs assignments of limited scope and duration that call for application of a reasonable range of scientific and mathematical fundamentals acquired in an approved professional engineering or physical science curriculum.About SMUD's College Internship ProgramSMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills.SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2021 Top Virtual Internship Program Award from Interns 2 Pros along with Microsoft, PwC, ViacomCBS, and NASA.PurposeUnder staff direction, incumbents in this classification are full-time students in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program who perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments that utilize specific and acquired academic skills and knowledge in alignment with their educational disciplines.Nature and ScopeThe work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills. Work is closely related to the employee's academic major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork may include, but is not limited to, the following: (NOTE: While in general all the functions and requirements listed are essential, individual positions and/or locations may not require all duties be performed.)
Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
May locate sources of information; collect and organize data.
Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action.
May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs.
May develop written, graphical and/or oral reports.
May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision.
Required EducationRegistration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments.Desirable Qualifications
Majoring in Electrical Engineering
Has taken courses in Power Systems
Has programming skills (VBA, MS SQL)
Experience in data analysis using Power BI, Hadoop, etc.
Physical RequirementsApplicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.Application Deadline : It is guaranteed that the online system will accept applications until 5 PM (PST) on deadline listed below in this job posting. It is highly encouraged that applications are submitted well before the due date and time mentioned to make sure that it is submitted successfully.Official SMUD Title: STEM Student Assistant
Students must be able to commute to the SMUD Offices in Sacramento, CA when/if requested to come in.
To have a student position at SMUD, you must not have any relatives working at SMUD.
Students must be enrolled as a full-time student, complete and pass at least 12 undergraduate units OR 8 graduate units, and received at least a 2.0 GPA in the previous semester/quarter.
Currently, SMUD is not hiring candidates for its student internship positions who require sponsorship from an employer either now or in the future. Such sponsorship is not needed for citizens, a U.S. National, a permanent resident, or one granted refuge or asylum status by the U.S. government. Visa holders typically require sponsorship in one form or another at some point in time.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are a part of who we are and how we do things. Supporting efforts that promote pay equality is part of that. Salary placement for the selected candidate will be determined in alignment with the California Equal Pay Act or the applicable MOU. Determination for salary placement of internal candidates will be made without respect to current classification or compensation, and will be based upon the candidate's qualifications as compared to those performing substantially similar work. In the event there is a guaranteed pay progression outlined in an applicable MOU, the MOU takes precedence.
SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Req ID: 1409