Engineering Intern

Job Type: Internship

Pay Range $20.89 to $27.58

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 2/29/24

Applications are being accepted until: 3/8/24

• If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Engineering Intern - System Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Controls

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking to fill an Engineering Internship position to support the engineering needs of the System Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Controls (SDC) Section of the Operations Technical Services Department which provides engineering services to support the efficient and reliable operation of power plants and water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants with the following key objectives.

• Provide actionable intelligence to support efficient and reliable operations utilizing advanced data analytics and predictive maintenance technologies

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities through effective root cause analysis and system optimization programs

• Control System Engineering services to support the full lifecycle of our control system assets

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and projects to support the operational needs of the organization. Some of the specific responsibilities while in this internship will include the following:

• Execute daily activities with a constant focus upon safety, including:

• Following safe work practices to ensure personal safety

• Making safety suggestions

• Participating in pre-job safety briefings

• Considering safety during task and project execution

• Assist in the execution of engineering work, including:

• Preparation of plans, designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, studies, schedules, recommendations, and reports associated with the implementation of tasks and small projects

• Data analysis

• Performance software maintenance and development

• Control system optimization and maintenance

• Consult with engineers, manufacturers, and others in investigating and troubleshooting operations and maintenance issues of plant equipment

• Assist with the preparation of plant operations and maintenance performance reports, cost analysis, asset maintenance plans, asset optimization activities; provide recommendations based on analysis

• Support operations and maintenance activities

• Gather data and prepare technical reports, charts, and graphs, and apply engineering principles in the reporting and solution of engineering problems

• Maintain records of activities and prepare reports on tests, research projects, and operational characteristics of machinery and equipment and their impact on plant performance

• Review system drawings to identify discrepancies; update drawings to correct discrepancies

• Assist with conducting studies and preparing reports

This internship can be summer only (5/28-8/9/24 at 40 hours/week) or summer and into the school year (minimum of 10 hours/week and up to 20 hours/week); summer plus the school year is preferred, but not required.

Successful applicants shall be working towards a degree from an accredited university in an engineering or science field of study. College majors that that may be considered for these internships are:

• Chemical Engineering

• Control Systems Engineering

• Data Analytics

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Process Engineering

Why should you apply? As a member of the Operations Technical Services department, you will be supporting and working with engineers, plant operations, plant maintenance and other stakeholders resulting in a positive impact to your academic and professional learning and to the overall growth of our community. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to work with a very dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about their service to our community.

• This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position

• Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc.

• Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) and be able to provide documentation if requested. Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify.

Who We are... Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation.

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. As a Temporary employee you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

• Vacation –New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

• Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

• Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

ATTENTION:

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

• Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas).Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Internship