INTERN - ELECTRIC UTILITY

City of Lake Worth Beach•Lake Worth, FL

1d•$17

About The Position

The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Intern – Electric Utility This position is Part-Time Temporary, Non-Exempt position with an hourly rate of $16.91. This position is Non-Bargaining. The individual in this position will be stationed at the Utilities Department located at 116 College St, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460. The City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility is seeking college intern to assist in various electric operational functions. Intern will work side by side with professional staff providing support to management staff. Interns will have the opportunity to gain exposure and business insight of the Electric Utility industry while providing a valuable work product to the City of Lake Worth Beach. The internship provides students with opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests. Additionally, interns will gain experience while working on challenging projects, network with professionals, and make a difference in the community served by the Utility. Interns will be assigned various tasks based on the Utility’s workload and needs at the time of the internship. Examples of the types of tasks and activities are as follows:

Requirements

Must be at least a sophomore and have completed two years of study in an accredited College or University program
Currently working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or other business-related field.
Strong computer skills/experience are required with Microsoft Office Products such as: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Create databases, spreadsheets, and reports for tracking status of various utility systems and activities, such as utility operating and reliability statistics, infrastructure improvement projects, equipment overhaul and operation, contractor activities, metering and billing operations, streetlight operation & maintenance, material management and inventory control reporting, etc.
Gather and assemble data, perform calculations, make observations, and report results.
Conduct utility pole surveys and vegetation assessments in the field.
Assist in a comprehensive review of the electric utility’s carbon footprint, energy supply cost, and fuel mix and reliability matrix.
Assist with development and implementation of reporting for projects/processes.
Interact effectively with team members on a daily basis. Share opinions, seek guidance, and ask questions relevant to the work of his or her study program.
Work assigned tasks to meet schedules and coordinate with other departments as necessary.
Work independently on assigned tasks with supervisory oversight.
Maintain good attendance.
Present a presentation of the internship experience at the end of internship.