College Intern - Substation Operations Engineering

This is an entry level position for students currently enrolled in college for Electrical Engineering or a related technical program. This position involves learning routine engineering tasks, data collection and working with work necessary software programs. Additionally, this position will work on special electrical projects assigned by the Supervisor and Team Lead. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor or senior engineering technicians and checks upon completion to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness. This internship is with Lakeland Electric ED Substation Operations located at 1140 East Parker Street in Lakeland, FL. Interns can work up to 30 hours per week. Assist in data collection  Perform administrative tasks to assist the Energy Deliver Substation Operations team in writing work orders  Work on Special Projects assigned by Supervisor and Team Lead Downloading relay events to analyze fault data  Complete other duties assigned by Supervisor and Team Lead Ability to use Schneider designer software and Visual for Photometrics  May be required to drive City of Lakeland vehicle to perform assigned duties  Participate in skills training as appropriate  Read blueprints and diagrams for electrical systems ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  Perform related work as required Enrollment as a junior in a degree seeking program in an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or   Enrollment in a technical program related to the Power, Energy, or Electrical field at an accredited institution. Required:  •A Resumé must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position •Three (3) to Five (5) paragraph essay about your interest in working at the Electrical Substation Operations department  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Word and Outlook  Valid Florida driver’s license  Data entry skills  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with supervisor, co- workers, other City employees and the general public   Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:  Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations   The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards  The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced. THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE