What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer College Internship: Power Generation Engineering Intern position at Sacramento Municipal Utility District?
Apply by Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Hourly Minimum Pay Rate : $23.63
Hourly Maximum Pay Rate : $28.80
SMUD's Power Generation group is looking for a summer intern to assist the team in maintaining SMUD's hydroelectric systems. Day-to-day tasks will include :
- Review drawings and specifications to support projects impacting generator reliability
- Support research and analysis of plant operations to support maintenance strategies
- Apply engineering theory and techniques to support design changes to generators and ancillary equipment.
- Conduct inspections and documentation of generation assets (generators, dams, penstocks, etc.) in preparation for design changes
- Develop written reports, and present to leadership
- Work in power generation plants and construction sites
The work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills. Work is closely aligned with the employee's engineering curriculum.
This work has a substantial field component, and requires reporting to the Fresh Pond office at least 50% of the time (near Pollock Pines). Please note the commute. If desired, the successful candidate can work the rest of their schedule at SMUDs office at 4401 Bradshaw Road.
About SMUD's College Internship Program
SMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills.
SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2023 Internship Program of the Year from Interns 2 Pros along with Paramount, Fox Corporation, Intuit, and Toyota.
Purpose
Under staff direction, incumbents in this classification are full-time students in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program who perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments that utilize specific and acquired academic skills and knowledge in alignment with their educational disciplines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Education
Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments.
Desirable Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Note that field sites include stairs, uneven terrain, ladders, strong electromagnetic fields, and other conditions typically found at industrial and construction sites.
Application Deadline : It is guaranteed that the online system will accept applications until 5 PM on January 31, 2025. It is highly encouraged that applications are submitted well before the due date and time mentioned to make sure that it is submitted successfully.
Official SMUD Title : STEM Student Assistant
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Req ID : 1873
Salary : $24 - $29
