What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Intern II-IV, Hydroelectric (Engineering) position at Northern CA Power Agency?
Final Filing Date: First review of applications will be on December 1, 2024. NCPA reserves the right to close this posting once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Support the oldest “green” form of electricity generation by working with our state-of-the-art, second-largest conventional hydroelectric plant! Learn firsthand about the important role conventional hydroelectricity plays in providing flexible, continuously available energy to firm up renewable solar and wind energy used by our Agency’s members. Report daily to the NCPA office in Murphys, CA, to assist in performing various types of basic engineering work assignments within the NCPA Generation Services departments.
Examples of Duties: (other duties may be assigned)
• Gather, compile, tabulate, and report statistical data.
• Assist in research projects, special reports, and special projects.
• Compile requests for proposals and bid documents.
• Organize electronic and hard copy drawings and construction plans.
• Assist with warehouse inventory counts.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for assistance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Academic status at an accredited college or university, taking courses as a full-time student leading to an engineering degree in a field related to the work that is performed.
• Majoring in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering, preferably entering Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year by Fall 2023, or Masters/PhD graduate student.
Knowledge of:
• General Engineering Methodologies in Civil or Mechanical discipline.
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, database familiarity, general computer skills.
• Recordkeeping and organizational methodologies.
• Office equipment and systems such as phones, copiers, scanners, and email.
Ability to:
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Collect, compile, analyze, interpret, and present statistical data.
• Routinely work outdoors in severe weather conditions, walk up and down steep slopes, and climb ladders with a 25-pound backpack.
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