Engineering Intern - Part Time

Engineering Intern (Part-Time)

Posting Date:March 23, 2026

Job Posting Number:            2026-023

Pay Grade:STEP

Department:Engineering

Location:Keystone Heights

Classification:                         Non-Exempt

Notes:This is a new temporary position.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing employment@clayelectric.com or by calling 352-473-8000, EXT 8264 or 8270.  Please be advised that this assistance is available for individuals who require accommodation due to disability.

Clay Electric Cooperative Engineering Internship Program:

Clay Electric’s engineering internship program is an opportunity for selected college students to gain real-world, on-the-job experience, while networking with business professionals and developing valuable leadership. Individuals will be directed and mentored by qualified Clay Electric employees to develop engineering experience and skills required within the electric utility industry to design and maintain a safe, reliable, and affordable electrical system.

The program will be a twelve (12) week program over the summer with a maximum thirty-two (32) hours per week.

Classification Summary:

Individuals in this position will be responsible for assisting with the design, planning, and support of the Operational Technology (OT) network that is used to monitor and control the electric power distribution and transmission system. 

Work will be performed under the direct supervision of the OT Cybersecurity Architect (CISSP certified) or an Engineer (with a Professional Engineering license), Senior Engineer or assigned Division Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

(Note: These job functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. All employees are expected to demonstrate cooperation in working with others, deal effectively with members and practice safety consciousness.)

1. Data Collection.  Collects field data related to Operational Technology (OT) communications system equipment including switches, UPS, modems, servers, power supplies, and server racks for the review, evaluation, and/or modification of existing documentation and drawings.  Data collection may also include capturing equipment configuration details like IP addresses, network port details, and cable interconnections. 
2. Engineering Design.  Assists in the preparation of distribution and transmission staking packages for construction work plan and/or budget related projects. 
3. Engineering Documentation.  Creates, modifies, or updates visual representations of equipment installations and network diagrams using either AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio software. 
4. Standards.  Assists with creating or modifying assembly manual drawings via ACAD for the Overhead and Underground Construction manuals. 
5. Updating Asset Management Records.  Collect