2025 Summer Internship - Substation / Line Tech

Responsibilities

Clearly understand the importance of company safe work practices and safety rules

Basic understanding of the Human Performance Tools and requirements

Basic understanding of the isolation of substation and line equipment and grounding practices

Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills

Basic understanding of electrical drawings (substation equipment schematics and power system drawings)

Basic understanding of NERC compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned work

Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

Develops the ability to think methodically and arrange activities in logical order

Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems

Exposure to Transmission and Distribution system switching activities

Develop a basic understanding of AC and DC basic principles

Demonstrate the basic ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck and other areal devices

Develop a basic understanding of Power Grid Operations construction and maintenance standards

Program Location for 2025 : Potential opportunities at locations across our footprint in North Carolina / South Carolina.

Basic / Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled and pursuing a two or four year degree

Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance

Develops positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication skills

Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression

Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.

Basic written and oral communication skills

Working Conditions

Field Mobility Classification Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period.

However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds

Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces

This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

Ability to pass required testing to be eligible for interview

Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented / Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.