Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking to fill multiple engineering internships to support the engineering needs of the Operations Technical Services Department which supports the operations of power plants and water/wastewater treatment plants. 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.
These positions are not remote and must be performed in Colorado Springs, CO**
Hourly rate is based on academic year completed**
We have multiple year-round and/or summer internships available starting in the summer of 2023. College majors that may be considered for these internships are:
- Mechanical Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Controls Engineering
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Computer Engineering/Science
During the summer of 2023, interns will be expected to work full-time, 40 hours/week. During the school year, interns will work part-time with the expectation of a minimum of 10 hours/week and up to 20 hours/week at each intern's discretion based on academic workload.
Some of the specific responsibilities while in this internship will include the following:
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Execute daily activities with a constant focus upon safety, including:
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Following safe work practices to ensure personal safety & Making safety suggestions
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Participating in pre-job safety briefings & Considering safety during task and project execution
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Assist in the execution of engineering work, including:
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Preparation of plans, designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, studies, schedules, recommendations, and reports associated with the implementation of tasks and small projects
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Data analysis; experience or academic focus on data analytics would be preferred
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Performance software maintenance and development
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Control system optimization and maintenance
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Consult with engineers, manufacturers, and others in investigating and troubleshooting operations and maintenance issues of plant equipment
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Assist with the preparation of plant operations and maintenance performance reports, cost analysis, asset maintenance plans, asset optimization activities; provide recommendations based on analysis
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Support operations and maintenance activities
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Gather data and prepare technical reports, charts, and graphs, and apply engineering principles in the reporting and solution of engineering problems
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Maintain records of activities and prepare reports on tests, research projects, and operational characteristics of machinery and equipment and their impact on plant performance
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Review system drawings to identify discrepancies; update drawings to correct discrepancies
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Assist with conducting studies and preparing reports
What does this opportunity offer: 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.
Who You Are: Successful applicants shall be working towards a degree from an accredited university in an engineering or science field of study.
Colorado Springs Utilities
121 S Tejon - 5th Floor
Colorado Springs
Colorado United States
www.csu.org
