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Electrical Distribution Design Intern

Connexus Energy

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Location: Ramsey, MN
Type: Internship
Posted: 02/15/2019
Deadline to Apply: 02/25/2019
More Information: Connexus Energy Job Posting

Job Summary:

Connexus Energy is a progressive company that provides electric service to customers in a 7-county area north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.  We are seeking a solutions driven individual to complete assigned tasks in support of the Distribution Design Team.  As a Distribution Design Intern, you will assist the Distribution Designers in the planning, designing, mapping, and staking of overhead and underground distribution lines.

The internship is a temporary position requiring full-time hours during the summer with the possibility of transitioning into part-time hours during the school year.

Connexus Energy offers a competitive wage and friendly work environment.  This is a temporary position and will not be eligible for benefits or relocation at this time.

Duties:

  • Assist in the design of Connexus Energy’s distribution system by providing technical support and administrative support to the Distribution Design Workgroup
  • Assist in filing permit requests with government agencies for the construction of distribution lines
  • Aid in the preparation of design documents that consist of material lists, sketches, work status, mapping, and cost estimates
  • Update existing maps and creating custom maps as assigned in ArcGIS
  • Operate computer software applications to aid in preparing construction work orders
  • Assist distribution designers in design, measuring routes, flagging routes, and staking of new services, system improvements, road construction, and other types of projects

Qualifications:

Required 

  • Enrollment in an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university
  • Proficient with MS Office using Word and Excel
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills, while having the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Position requires the ability to lift 25 lbs on uneven terrain
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • A valid driver’s license

Preferred

  • Sophomore through senior level in college majoring in Geography, GIS, construction, engineering, or related field at an accredited college or university
  • Proficient with Esri’s ArcGIS or other GIS software
  • Engineering, GIS, Land Surveying or cartography related course work
  • Construction background and knowledge (specifically electrical utilities)
  • Customer experience skills

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