City of Fort Wayne

Intern- Electrical Engineering

Job Code:

2025105

Posted On:

Tuesday, 14th January 2025

Category:

Intern

Department:

City Utilities Engineering

Shift:

Varies

Pay Rate:

$16-$21 per hour

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Intern shall work under the direct supervision of an engineer within the City of Fort Wayne City Utilities Engineering Departments. The technical areas for which student will provide assistance will include electrical engineering including but not limited to day-to-day activities. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City and Utility's safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Field reconnaissance for purposes of gathering data on existing equipment

Extensive use of Microsoft office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data gathering and information sharing.

Verifying others plans and specifications against field conditions.

Preliminary report preparation including condition of existing electrical equipment, researching electrical equipment options, attending meetings, and presenting recommendations for a project.

Ability to shift focus between multiple projects or tasks as priorities are identified, or while waiting for actions from others.

Analysis of electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, motor control centers, panelboards, motor starters and disconnects, circuit breakers, etc.

Data collection used for planning activities or design.

Construction item quantity take-off of design plans.