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

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) Louisville, Kentucky - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Intern

Louisville, KY

About the position

The Engineering Co-op position offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in civil/environmental or electrical engineering under the guidance of experienced professionals. The role involves technical support, data collection, analysis, and project management tasks, contributing to the regulatory and community service-level obligations of the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in civil/environmental engineering under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Manage engineering-related tasks independently as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist with project-related data collection and analysis.
• Develop recommendations based on engineering theories and methods.
• Learn basic project management skills and contribute to projects as appropriate.
• Attend consultant or contractor meetings with MSD engineering staff.
• Develop 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 and arc flash study files for MSD facilities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters ABET-accredited engineering program as a full-time student in good standing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have 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.
• Ability to utilize Hansen, Arcview, eB, SharePoint, Autocad, and Telog.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
• Ability to work effectively under heavy workload and deadline pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 for Civil/Environmental and $19.19 for Electrical Co-op positions.