DescriptionThe purpose of the engineering internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within a renewable energy business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.
Responsibilities
- Reading and interpreting construction documents and drawings, communicating findings and documenting such findings.
- Create/complete specialty maps/drawings and engineering details utilizing company’s geographic information system and computer aided drafting software.
- Assist with field work (inspection, staking, measuring, and record verification).
- Enter inspections or recording data in databases. Assist with data analysis, summary and reporting
- Review, verification, and updating of mapping information and equipment details.
- Provide basic technical project management for phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, contracts, project cost forecasting, and stakeholder communications
- Additional projects as assigned under the direction of qualified engineering staff.
Qualifications
- Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in electrical, civil, construction, mechanical or industrial engineering.
- Prior utility, energy or renewable industry experience helpful.
- Software skills needed to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis and assisting workforce to achieve goals.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Effective project management skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer background check and drug screen.
- Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE Renewables. The management team of BHE Renewables reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.