Intern, Transmission Line Design Engineer

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

INTERN, TRANSMISSION LINE DESIGN ENGINEER

Hourly Wage: $26.00 | Anticipated Start Date: May 27, 2025

The Transmission Line Design Engineer is responsible to assist the Transmission Design Engineering team in the study, design, documentation, and implementation of various projects related to the engineering, maintenance, and construction of transmission lines.

The Impact You'll Make In This Role:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide assistance in cost analysis of various types of structure material. Assist with the organization of data for integration into the GIS database. Assist in department standards and record keeping. Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Experience and Expertise:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:  Student pursuing a position in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering or engineering technology fields. Candidate will have preferably completed the junior year of a 4-year program or the first year of a 2-year program preferred. Knowledge of the power industry is beneficial.

Skills:  Computer competencies notably using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.), pdf readers. AutoCAD experience preferable. Must possess strong mathematical, organizational, verbal and written, communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications:  Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Demands:  Extended periods of viewing a computer monitor, with keyboard and mouse usage.  Requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting (25 lbs.) and bending.  Must be able to traverse rough terrain.

Environmental Demands:  Individual will work indoors at a computer station and in the field with construction and maintenance crews.

Other Job Characteristics:  Occasionally interacts with construction and maintenance personnel. Work under limited supervision in a variably paced and pressured work setting. Must be able to work in a team-oriented setting.  Some overnight stay and travel required with possible irregular work hours.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

-  Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
-  Life insurance
-  Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
-  Paid Time Off
-  Robust Wellness Program
-  New Flexible Work Program
-  Tuition Reimbursement
-  So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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