Engineering Co-op (Civil/Environmental) or (Electrical)

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Louisville & Jefferson County MSD- Hite Creek Water Quality Treatment Center - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Intern

Louisville, KY

About the position

The Engineering Co-op position at Louisville/Jefferson County MSD offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in civil/environmental or electrical engineering. Under the guidance of professional engineers, co-ops will engage in various engineering tasks, including data collection, analysis, and project management, while contributing to the regulatory and community service obligations of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in civil/environmental engineering under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Manage engineering-related tasks assigned by the supervisor, including data collection and analysis.
• Develop recommendations based on engineering theories and methods.
• Attend consultant or contractor meetings with MSD engineering staff.
• Develop a working knowledge of MSD's regulated functions and apply this knowledge to project contributions.
• Conduct field inspections of MSD assets and/or green infrastructure.
• Assist in the development of planning for future MSD infrastructure projects.
• Archive configuration files for power monitoring and protection devices under the direction of the Sr. Electrical Engineer.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters ABET-accredited engineering program as a full-time student in good standing.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrate safe work and driving habits.
• Knowledge of basic engineering concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to MSD's functions and processes.
• Skill in operating a PC and associated Windows environment software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to utilize Hansen, Arcview, eB, SharePoint, AutoCAD, and Telog.
• Ability to learn and apply basic project management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to work effectively under heavy workload and deadline pressure.

Benefits

• This position is not eligible for benefits.