Border States · 10 hours ago
Branch Intern - Engineer
Fargo, ND
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $23/hrBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry, and they are seeking a Branch Intern in Engineering. The intern will engage in real-world projects, supporting various departments while gaining insights into project management and process improvement.
CommercialElectronicsIndustrialLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Collaborates with the Project Manager team to track and update project milestones, deliverables, and risks within the Grid Solutions portfolio
Gains an understanding of Utility and Renewable scopes, both material and system integration to support project objectives
Leads and applies fundamental project management processes to effectively support scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning
Assists in creating and maintaining project documentation such as estimates, material submittals, meeting minutes, status reports, and action item trackers, while ensuring consistent adherence to project guidelines
Assists with creating quotes in SAP
Assists with documenting opportunities in Salesforce
Works within the department on day-to-day projects including but not limited to activities related to process improvement, project management, data support, reporting, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities
Collaborates with various departments throughout the company
Builds relationships through meetings, events and one-on-ones with key leadership and employees
Assists with putting together Office/Engineer Trainings and take part in presentation of training
Researches and gathers product data including description, specifications, and photos, to use on BSE E-Commerce site
Assists with metering on the back side
Assists with Total Customer Cost Management process by gathering and entering data such as cost savings into Sharepoint
Participates in on-site customer projects, including part identification (Crib Crawl) and assists with customer part number identification at the customer's location
Travels with Application Engineers to customer sites for meetings or training
Assists with events, shows, and conferences
Travels with Application Engineers to customer events
Works on professional development through trainings, group projects and community involvement
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a BS/BA Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical
Students must have completed their sophomore year, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be eligible to work in the United States
Strong knowledge of business office procedures, office equipment operation, data entry/keyboarding skills and communication systems helpful
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills
Ability to effectively plan and organize
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged
Preferred
Prefer strong knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Company
Border States
Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we’ve grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse.
Founded in 1952
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Border States has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2024 (6)
2023 (1)
2022 (4)
2021 (7)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David White
CEO and Board Chair, Border States
Jeremy Welsand
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-01
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