What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern - Distribution Asset Management position at Madison Gas and Electric?
Job Details
Position Purpose
Provide learning opportunities for college students to gain hands-on experience in electric power supply system planning, programming, and data analysis. This internship supports the Engineering Department's projects and daily operations while building foundational knowledge and professional skills.
Core Responsibilities
Provide learning opportunities for college students to gain hands-on experience in electric power supply system planning, programming, and data analysis. This internship supports the Engineering Department's projects and daily operations while building foundational knowledge and professional skills.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist engineers with analysis of electric distribution systems.
- Perform power-flow simulations using SynerGEE to evaluate system load, phase balance, voltage regulation, and fuse coordination.
- Develop engineering tools using Oracle, SQL, and Visual Basic in Visual Studio.
- Conduct field inspections of electric facilities for planning and engineering purposes.
- Update distribution system models in collaboration with engineers and technicians.
- Support Transformer Load Management (TLM) and Power Control (Demand Load Management) initiatives.
- Participate in meetings, training, and shadowing opportunities to develop professional competencies.
- Present project findings or deliverables at the end of the internship period.
- Communicates Effectively - Shares information clearly and concisely; listens and responds appropriately.
- Collaborates - Works effectively with others to achieve common goals.
- Action Oriented - Takes on new opportunities and challenges with enthusiasm.
- Nimble Learning - Actively learns through experimentation and feedback.
- Situational Adaptability - Adjusts approach to match changing conditions or priorities.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with SynerGEE, Oracle, SQL, and Visual Studio (VB).
- Ability to work with computer models and relational data used in mapping and analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated teamwork and time management abilities.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering.
- Minimum completion of sophomore year preferred.
- Convenient Location: MGE is a local employer with easy access via bike paths and public transportation. Free on-site parking is also available.
- Meaningful Work: Interns engage in hands-on, impactful projects that provide valuable experience across various business functions.
- Competitive Compensation: Interns receive fair and competitive pay that reflects the value of their contributions.
- Career Advancement: MGE offers a strong pathway to full-time employment, with a high rate of intern-to-employee conversion following graduation.
- Full-time (40 hours/week) during summer: mid-May through late August.
- Hybrid work model with remote flexibility.
- Additional part-time (15-20 hours/week) availability during fall and spring semesters based on business needs.
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