City Utilities of Springfield · 1 day ago
Engineering Tech Intern (Corrosion)
Springfield, MO
Internship
Onsite
InternCity Utilities of Springfield has been connecting the community to essential services since 1945. They are seeking an Engineering Tech Intern to perform technical work under supervision, including engineering studies, contract preparation, and field inspections related to corrosion and gas/water facilities.
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Responsibilities
Performs review of plats and plans from local engineers, architects, developers, and other agencies for availability, adequacy, and locations of gas service and for possible conflicts
Prepares contract specifications and bidding documents. Provides contract administration including preparing payments, contract bid evaluation, change orders, and other administrative work
Performs engineering studies and prepares reports. Performs system modeling for the Natural Gas & Water distribution systems
Design of relocations and adjustments to CU’s gas and water facilities as required for highway and street widening projects, sewer projects, or any related type of project requiring relocations or adjustments
Design of gas & water main and service renewal projects
Reviews, updates, and prepares gas and water construction standards as directed. Prepares job sketches, drawings, material take-offs, cost estimates, authorizations, workforce management estimates, as may be required
Prepares design drawings for construction of gas & water facilities with AutoCad and/or ESRI software
Performs field work such as taking elevations at test holes to gain information for design work
Design of residential, commercial, and industrial gas & water services and metering facilities to provide service to new and existing customers
Design work referenced above is subject to the approval of a Registered Professional Engineer to assure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Performs corrosion related survey work as necessary including the use of locating equipment and voltage meters. May be required to paint meter sets and/or install anodes
Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent is required
One year of college course work with an emphasis in pre-engineering is required
Must be seeking a degree in engineering
Engineering program must be accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission, Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission will not be accepted
Must have a valid driver's license (minimum Class F)
Subject to Department of Transportation's and/or Public Service Commission's drug testing requirements and Gas Operator Qualification requirements
A working knowledge of engineering functions and problem-solving techniques is required
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate technical work
Ability to use computers and be familiar with Microsoft Office
Ability to effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously
Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, grasping, bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, crawling, and climbing. Must be able to enter, work in, and exit restricted areas (including, but not limited to, areas under porches and decks)
Subject to CU drug testing requirements. Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people
New hires are informed of the requirements of the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program upon hire, and incumbents must continue to meet the requirements each semester in order to continue employment. Co-ops who do not meet the requirements may be ineligible for the Co-op Program and their employment may be terminated
Preferred
Preference will be given to Mechanical, Civil, Management, Chemical, Environmental, Geological, Architectural and Petroleum Engineering
Experience with AutoCad and/or GIS software is preferred
Company
City Utilities of Springfield
City Utilities of Springfield (CU) is a progressive, community-owned utility serving southwest Missouri with electricity, natural gas, water, broadband and transit services.
Founded in 1945
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Gary Gibson
President - CEO
Scott Miller
General Manager/CEO
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