Intern, Engineering Design

Intern, Engineering Design

Category

Engineering

Job Location

4980 Bayline Drive, North Fort Myers, Florida

Tracking Code

644-376

Position Type

Intern

Job Title: Intern, Engineering Design

Location: LCEC Business Office 4980 Bayline Drive, North Fort Myers, FL, 33917-3910

Time Commitment: Part-time Temporary; Paid Intern Opportunity

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 242,000 customers throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 425 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: This is a paid college student intern or Co-Op position that supports the Design Engineering Department. This position is temporary; LCEC employee benefits are not available to interns in this position.

Position Responsibilities: This internship combines productive work for the benefit of the E/O Division with educational experiences for the intern. In addition to working on projects supporting Design & Engineering, the intern may spend time shadowing and assisting employees in the Transmission, Substation, and Distribution departments.

• Organize transmission drawings.

• Assist with standards development.

• Assist with assembly unit development.

• Assist with work order analysis.

• Perform quality assurance checks for design projects.

• Track and document project progress.

• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Incumbent must be enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an Engineering field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer programs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Pursuing B.S. degree in Power or Electrical Engineering.

• Prior Engineering intern/co-op experience.

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Electric Utility industry.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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:

• Physical Demands: May be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Should be able to sit for extended periods of time at a desk/computer terminal and able to view computer monitor from a reasonable distance.

• Work Environment: Air-conditioned office.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.