What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Student Worker - Generation position at Snohomish County PUD?
Application Date
**This position will be open until filled or close on May 31st, 2025, whichever is sooner**
Job Definition
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to gain valuable "real world" work experience? Snohomish County PUD offers challenging projects with access to experienced professionals and resources along with the satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference.
“Energizing Life in Our Communities” isn’t just a statement on our mission to deliver vital services to the communities we serve. We are governed by elected community members, most of us live in our service territory, and many of us are life-long residents. We deliver services that our neighbors rely on for their quality of life – whether it’s safe water to drink, heat and light to keep them warm and safe, or energy to power businesses fueling our local economy.
Join us this summer at the Jackson Powerhouse for an exciting opportunity to work in the hydroelectric industry! We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist with the maintenance and operation of our hydroelectric plants in remote outdoor locations. Tasks will include trail clearing, weed whacking, mowing, trimming, planting, habitat restoration, and assisting with maintenance on fish ladders, dams, spillways, and powerhouses. You’ll work alongside skilled mechanics, electricians, utility workers, and natural resources teams to help maintain and improve our facilities and public recreation sites. This is a hands-on role where you'll also have the chance to learn from civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers about the operation and upkeep of five hydroelectric plants and one methane-burning co-gen generator. If you're passionate about the environment, enjoy physical work outdoors, and want to gain valuable experience in energy production, this is the perfect summer job for you!
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older at time of application.
- High School student or student currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or vocational program, working toward a degree or certification.
Experience/Education
- Current transcripts, progress reports, and/or student enrollment histories are required at time of application.
- Proof of student status for upcoming quater is required prior to hire. Acceptable documents include: current registration/enrollment notice, or letter of intent from Registrar's office, or student enrollment history, or tuition payment confirmation or cancelled check.
- Must successfully complete the pre-employment screening process, including testing for employment (if applicable)
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison hardware, basic life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview
Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.
Our Values
We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.
Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.
We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.
Job Segment: Electrical, Engineering
Salary : $20
