Intern -Systems Engineering
Southern Company
Description
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
· Applicants should be engineering majors; specifically, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors OR currently pursuing a Master's degree in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering
· Must be available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship-which lasts from May-August.
• Student must be in good standing with an accredited college/university.
• Must have achieved at least sophomore status.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and other analytical and planning tools.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Knowledge of basic engineering principles and techniques; of engineering planning; of equipment and materials used in engineering operations; of specialized subjects used in the fields of engineering, such as mathematics, statistics, mechanics, power, physics, and chemistry; and of strength of materials. Ability is required to apply engineering principles to practical engineering problems; to use engineering equipment and tools, including computer applications; to make, read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
· Ability to relate abstract ideas to actual needs and adopt an effective course of action; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
· Ability to work with multiple functions to coordinate the flow of information.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to communicate engineering requirements.
· Accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness.
· Ability to provide support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Essential Functions
· Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, co-workers, and management.
· Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
· Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
· Provide support to the lead Systems Engineers/Developers in tasks such as electrical/mechanical drawing/design review or classification, Systems Files review/development, engineering analysis and test, PLC/HMI programming, and support of proof-of-concept or final system testing.
· Work issues with multiple functional groups including mechanical, electrical, SCADA, test, commissioning, project management, and sales. Perform routine tasks under close supervision using well-defined standards and procedures.
· Support the development and documentation of standard procedures, design standardization, and engineering change notices.
· Use predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to perform job duties.
· Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Extended periods of sitting and working in front of a computer. If assigned to a manufacturing project, extended periods of standing , loud noises, and walking will be encountered. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Operating Company: PowerSecure
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