Electric Engineering Intern - ET0607 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Electric Engineering Intern - Distribution Engineering
Position ID: ET0607
Department/Division: Denton Municipal Electric/Distribution Engineering
Report to: Division Engineering Manager, Distribution
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Under supervision of the Division Engineering Manager, or as delegated to the Electric Engineering Supervisor or an Engineer V, utilizes a broad knowledge of engineering,
financial, and research principles and practices to perform a variety of support functions to the Distribution Engineering Organization.
Essential Functions:
Performs basic analysis on distribution system data related to project management, materials, procurement, and standards.
Assists with the development of technical reports and analysis by performing research, gathering applicable and supporting data, performing basic data analysis, preparing reports, and
utilizing computer models. These reports may require thorough detailed research to support recommendations.
Supports analytical data gathering through internal databases, external data sources, and computer applications that supports all aspects of electric distribution engineering.
As an individual contributor, under supervision, performs repetitive and routine tasks accurately, such as updating reports, updating models, and reviewing engineering reports, etc.
Utilizes teamwork concepts and ability to get along cordially with co-workers.
Performs various administrative tasks as required.
Familiar with, or capable to learn, advanced Microsoft Office products functionality such as VBA code modifications and execution of models.
Incumbent may participate in cross-training with other departments.
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 15 hours of college or trade school credit in a related field such as; Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or other technical field
directly applicable to the electric utility industry.
Currently enrolled in an ABET Accredited University studying Engineering.
Core Competencies:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the
job can be performed.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Must be self-motivated, take ownership of job responsibilities, and be pro-active in seeking solutions for the department.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Operation of the following equipment: Personal computer with Windows operating system, Microsoft Office (applications for work processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations),
and Microsoft Outlook email system.
Strong computational and analytical background.
Experience in preparing written reports and documents.
Experience in performing repetitive and redundant tasks.
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver license within 30 days of hire per state law.)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Hours towards an Electric Engineering degree is preferred; however, consideration will also be given to Civil or Mechanical Engineering college credits.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: I
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: I
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: E
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: I
Twisting: I
Climbing: A
Balancing: A
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of telephone and computer.
Environmental Factors:
This position is required to work predominately indoors in controlled areas, however occasional trips to the outside area may be required.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 3/11/2019
Revision Date: N/A