Temporary Student Worker - Customer Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

As of January 1 2023 Benton PUD will be including a full wage scale or salary range for positions under the salary section shown per the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5761 that amends portions of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act. Please see the target hiring range for this position under the Position Purpose/Summary section.

Are you currently pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology If so great news were looking for a motivated and enthusiastic student to join our Customer Engineering team as a Summer 2025 Student Worker Intern. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain handson experience and be mentored by some of the best in the field!

The primary purpose of this position is to introduce the student worker to electrical utility customer engineering work prior to the students final year of studies in their Engineering Technology program. Working with Engineering and Distribution Design Technicians the student will have a paid opportunity to learn about these positions and to work on projects. The student will have exposure to mapping drafting and facilities management using the Districts GIS system and AutoCAD drawings.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 10 to 12 weeks over the Summer. There are limited benefits available with this position. Time off will be allowed with approval for various summer activities.

1. Support the Districts mission to serve our customers and foster a positive workplace by personally choosing behavior aligned with our values and ethical code.
2. Learn about the accuracy of District maps with respect to property customer data electrical and broadband facilities and equipment.
3. Learn how to complete records of work orders permits property and easements.
4. Learn about running predefined queries and producing comprehensive map products using GIS applications.
5. Complete other duties as assigned to meet team department and organizational goals.
   
   

• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in a college or trade school program
• General PC literacy with a familiarity of Windows and Microsoft Office programs
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license

• Attendance: Consistent need to attend work at the job site or work location. Frequent or constant need for punctuality.
• Physical Effort: The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required such as walking standing stooping climbing pushing pulling lifting material or equipment some of which may be heavy or awkward up to 75 pounds (assistance is available for lifting in excess of 75 pounds).
• Environment: Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort such as dust fumes odors or extreme temperatures.
• Hazards: There is occasional exposure to hazards or risk of injury which are unpredictable or uncertain and which result in risk or personal injury.
• Sensory Attention: Typically requires regular use of one or more senses of medium intensity and long duration including color vision.
• Job Pressure/Deadline Orientation: Under regular pressure to meet deadlines including occasional highpressure situations; must occasionally deal with unpleasant issues related to people or situations.

Applications may be filed online at: www.bentonpud

Questions

Contact Amber Melling via phone ator email