Dam Safety Intern

At this time, Tacoma Power is looking for a Dam Safety Intern to join the Generation team!

As a public utility, Tacoma Power generates, transmits, distributes, and markets energy and provides electric services for about 180,000 customers inside and outside the city of Tacoma! Providing the community and customers with 97% clean energy, approximately half of the power is generated from our own hydro projects and most of the rest from the Bonneville Power Administration. In efforts to reduce its environmental impacts, Power also partners with fisheries managers to improve fisheries health and its incentive programs for home energy efficiency and conservation.

The Generation Mechanical Engineering team supports life-cycle engineering for and availability of machines and other mechanical systems and equipment for the utility's hydroelectric and fisheries facilities. The group's professional engineers are subject-matter experts for operations, maintenance, repairs, and improvements for Tacoma Power's generating fleet.

This position will assist engineers and engineering support personnel with planning, research, calculations, procurement, contract administration, and/or preparation of drawings and other technical documents. This position may also work directly with hydro staff to define problems and provide solutions for small-scale tasks and projects under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
 
At this time, we are looking for students who can bring a fresh perspective to the work we do while supporting staff on a variety of projects. Engineering interns can expect to build on their technical skills, grow their professional development skills, and expand their networks. Engineering interns will also be able to collaborate with a team, network with other professionals, and learn about various projects across our system.

An ideal intern would possess organizational and project-management skills, aptitude for engineering design and analysis, curiosity for the hydroelectric industry, and interest in a challenging role looking to create solutions for issues related to our community’s energy needs. A background in civil engineering is preferred for this team.

For this Engineering internship we will accept a qualified candidate who is available for a minimum of 10 hours per week. The internship is estimated to be 12 to 16 weeks long and coincide with the Winter and Spring quarters. 
 
Interested candidates must be currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program and pursuing an engineering program studying chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical engineering or related field. The roles require advanced technical skills, problem solving, teamwork, flexibility, ability to organize, perform a variety of on-going tasks, customer service skills, and basic engineering calculations.
 
Tacoma Power values diverse perspectives and recognizes that it is diversity that fuels innovation. Tacoma Power under Tacoma Public Utilities is committed to achieving equity and inclusion in its workforce, service delivery, policy decision making, and community/stakeholder engagement. Each employee has a role in contributing to our organization’s success. Come join our team! 

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in progress

Minimum Experience*
None

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education 

Desired Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel desired.
Experience with 300 level courses desired;

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Positions in this class typically require:

• remaining in a stationary position for 90% of the time with occasional movement to access office files, machinery and similar productivity tools (standing, sitting, walking).
• constant operation of a computer, as well as use of a calculator, printer and similar office tools (fingering, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions.
• communication and the exchange of information with others (hearing, seeing, talking.
• occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to move, transport or position objects (sedentary work.

Work may also occasionally require:

• movement around the work place to pick up objects (stooping, walking, reaching).
• traversing, ascending or descending stairs, sloped terrain, or similar environments (climbing, balancing, walking).
• exerting up to 20 pounds of force to move, transport or position objects (light work).

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt; if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
 
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.



Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 by 4pm on the closing date.