Undergraduate Intern - Electrical Engineering (Transmission & Distribution)

The City of Naperville’s municipal Electric Utility seeks a self-motivated Electrical Engineering student considering a career in the electric power industry for a professional internship this summer. It provides the opportunity to network with other Utility and other City employees, learn, and work at a very progressive organization. The hours are Monday - Friday (7 am - 3:30 pm), mid-May to mid-August. The opportunity represents professional exposure & experience assisting our Electrical Engineers in their Utility projects.

• Assist the engineering staff with developing and updating SCADA screens.
• Assist the engineering staff with completing engineering calculations and design drawings as required.  
• Responsibilities will also include data gathering, analysis and entry for the Engineering sections of the Electric Utility. 
• Data sources the Intern will work with include the Utility’s Meter Data Management System (MDMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, and the Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) head-end system.
• Other duties as assigned

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a college-accredited curriculum in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 
• Experience with web-based application interfaces
• Experience with technical drawings or diagrams
• Must be able to perform calculations.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills; and experience with Word and Excel. 
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a valid State of Illinois Class D Driver's License. Applicants should possess a driving history with no moving violations for at least the last twelve (12) months.
• Please note: children, stepchildren, or grandchildren of City employees or City Council members are not eligible to apply. 
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a pre-employment / post-offer drug screen.

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 150,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago.  Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live.  The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area.  It’s also a great place to work!  Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

 

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application.  Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

 

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The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.

Salary : $19