Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2020)
Support and assist various projects as assigned within the Company’s Design Engineering Department. These projects will be assigned consistent with the Company’s Internship Program with an emphasis on developing an understanding of the Company’s multiple business units and enhancing the intern’s ability to apply his/her education in a business environment.
PAY: $20.00 (Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Design Engineering
LOCATION: Papillion, NE
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develops engineering skillsets including analyzing, planning, designing, and optimizing as applied to the company's existing and future gas processing, storage, transmission and distribution systems.
- Develops technical and engineering expertise, in the support and strategic guidance associated with the safety, reliability, expansion and operation of the company’s assets.
- Develops skillsets in the optimization of storage schemes, computer based models and/or simulations, and performing inventory analysis, as per guidance from senior engineering mentors who interpret all necessary federal, state, and local guidelines.
- Develops skillsets in the application of engineering and project management solutions for corporate and operations business units.
- Develops familiarity with safety and compliance standards, budgetary parameters, established scopes and associated timelines.
- Develops project management skills to complete projects effectively and efficiently.
- Develops ability to manage and track capital budgets for Design Engineering.
- Develops and aligns with a commitment to maintain a high regard for personal safety and for the safety of company assets and employees.
- Develops pipeline industry knowledge through interaction with senior engineering mentors.
- May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
- Other daily, weekly and monthly duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The incumbent may be required to travel to a geographic area within the Black Hills operating assets service area or support vendor facilities.
- Participation in the Company’s Industry Orientation Experiences, which will include some travel and overnight stays.
- Prepare and present a synopsis of experience with the Company at the end of the internship.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College junior or above working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- No experience required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prepare and give presentations.
- Attention to detail required.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and applicant information.
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental Requirements: Ability to understand, remember, apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, and communicate routine factual information. Ability to apply common sense in performing job functions, usually within a set of rules or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously (67% or more) required to: use fingers and hands, communicate, and have close visual acuity. Employee is frequently (34-66%) required to: ascend/descend stairs, position self to access lower items, and move about the office. Employee must be able to operate routine office equipment including computers and similar equipment. Must be able to routinely perform this work for an average of 6-8 hours per day and occasional extended hours as necessary. Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.
Specific lifting abilities required by this job include: Light work. The employee is continuously required to stand and walk. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Work environment: Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise level. Must be capable of occasional travel (less than 10 days per year) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities.
About our Company: We are a customer focused, growth-oriented utility company that is devoted to our communities. Our diverse culture sparks unique perspectives, opening doors to new ideas and possibilities. We have a mission to improve life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 2800 employees and serve 1.2 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Benefits: 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution)
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically.
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an EEO Employer.