Are you studying construction, engineering, surveying, or GIS and want to gain practical hands-on experience in a busy Distribution Design department? Connexus Energy has the perfect internship for you! The Distribution Design Intern will assist with a wide range of work including assist the Distribution Designers in the planning, designing, and staking of overhead and underground distribution lines, determine location of and obtain right-of-way permits for the construction of overhead and underground distribution lines, and much more. The internship is a temporary position requiring full-time hours during the summer of 2024. This temporary position is not eligible for benefits or relocation at this time.

　　Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric distribution cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 144,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable, and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we serve by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of providing the highest quality service at the lowest possible price.

　　Key Responsibilities and Results

　　Assist in the design of Connexus Energy’s distribution system by providing technical support and administrative support to the Design Department.

　　Design and coordinate New Services & Member Service Requests to resolve customer issues or requests

　　Identify, design, and coordinate hazardous conditions, foreign attachment violations, and the corrective action in order to ensure the safety to Connexus employees and the general public.

　　Operate computer software applications to aid in preparing construction Work Orders.

　　Prepare design documents that consist of material lists, sketches, work status, mapping, and cost estimates. Maintain job notes and proper job status in the work order management system to allow communication with internal and external customers.

　　Assist Distribution Designers in design, measuring routes, flagging routes, and staking of system improvements, road construction, and other types of projects.

　　Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Talents

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Enrolled in and pursuing a 4-year degree in construction, engineering, surveying, GIS, or related field

　　Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills (Excel)

　　Ability to read and create technical diagrams and schematics

　　Strong Communication Skills

　　Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Talents

　　Ability to research easement documentation records

　　Ability to read and write land descriptions

　　Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Ability to read maps

　　Pre-Employment Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

　　Compensation: Connexus Energy offers a competitive wage and friendly work environment

　　An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status