What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern - Service Engineering position at Madison Gas and Electric?
Job Details
Position Purpose
Provide learning opportunities for college students to gain hands-on experience supporting MGE's electric distribution system and customer energy needs. This internship supports the Service Engineering team with field investigations, project planning, and customer coordination while building foundational knowledge and professional skills.
Core Responsibilities
Provide learning opportunities for college students to gain hands-on experience supporting MGE's electric distribution system and customer energy needs. This internship supports the Service Engineering team with field investigations, project planning, and customer coordination while building foundational knowledge and professional skills.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist a team of experienced construction/operation engineers in supporting electric distribution system operations.
- Conduct field investigations for system improvements and new construction projects.
- Read site plans and prepare engineering drawings, plans, and profiles.
- Communicate project details to architectural engineers, electrical contractors, field supervisors, and customers.
- Use software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, and BlueBeam to assist with construction orders.
- Monitor transformer inventory using electronic mapping systems and prepare new orders as needed.
- 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.
- Basic knowledge of electricity and ability to read site plans.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
- 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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