Engineering Intern

Position Description

Tacoma Public Utilities Power department is currently recruiting for internships! This opportunity is for engineering students to apply their engineering studies, receive hands-on experience, and work side-by-side with experienced professionals on challenging and fun engineering projects. This position is to assist and learn from our Power Shared Services electrical engineer. Under guidance from our electrical engineer this position will be exposed to a diverse portfolio of work. Many of the duties that this position will be involved with are critical to Tacoma Power’s ongoing operations. Duties associated with this Engineering Intern position include assistance with updating electrical engineering drawings from redlines, develop engineering calculations, inspection and evaluation of existing electrical systems, development of engineering drawings, review of consultant construction packages, review, and recommendations of construction issues.

Responsibilities Include

Assist engineers in updating existing drawings from construction redlines

Assist with development of engineering calculations

Assist engineers with inspection and evaluation of existing electrical systems

Assist engineers with development of engineering drawings

Assist with review of consultant construction packages

Assist with review and recommendation of construction issues

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

Bachelor's degree in progress

Minimum Experience

None

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

None

Knowledge & Skills

Desired Qualifications

Acceptance into the college of engineering, and a declared major of electrical engineering

Starting Junior or Senior year in college

Basic understanding of AutoCAD, and development of design drawings. Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts with the ability to communicate these concepts to others. Ability to take direction, follow processes, and accept feedback from professional engineers and stakeholders. Basic proficiency with technical writing, engineering software, spreadsheets, and technology

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn.

Please be aware that City of Tacoma employees must be residents of Washington state and live within 2 hours of their onsite work location. The onsite work location for these positions is 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Tacoma Power

Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

Apply

Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

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