Are you studying GIS and want to gain practical hands-on experience? The Connexus GIS Department is working on a 3-year system wide data model migration. This position will support the GIS staff to update the electronic model of the Cooperative’s electric distribution system, support, and train users of the GIS system, resolve minor issues and errors in the system, produce ad-hoc paper maps, and ensure GIS data is accurate and available to other users. The internship is a temporary position requiring full-time hours during the summer of 2024 with the possibility of part-time hours during the 2024-2025 school year. This temporary position is not eligible for benefits or relocation at this time.

　　Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric 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 have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

　　Key Responsibilities and Results

　　Update and maintain the near-real-time enterprise GIS data model of the distribution system from completed engineering designs and follow standards and requirements.

　　Support Connexus internal enterprise system and users to reflect the as constructed state of the system for operations and safety.

　　Manage daily workload from backlog queue of designed work.

　　Resolve conflict errors in GIS data and work with crews, design, or operations to resolve errors.

　　Accurately model system changes and related data to ensure that the Enterprise GIS data supports the distribution system.

　　Review and map work orders accurately and with adherence to mapping standards, applicable GIS rules, and the rules of electrical connectivity.

　　Obtain information from other enterprise systems as required to validate correctness of mapping data and to solve discrepancies.

　　B. Produce paper/electronic maps and reports by request of internal and/or external users.

　　Required Education and Expertise:

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Enrolled and pursuing a 2 - 4 year degree in GIS\Geography, engineering, surveying, or related field

　　A valid Minnesota Driver’s License

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Hands-on experience with ESRI ArcGIS 10.x software

　　PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, SQL Server Management Studio, Power BI)

　　Ability to read and create technical diagrams and schematics

　　Ability to clearly communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing

　　Ability to research easement documentation records

　　Ability to interact well with all people

　　Ability to read maps

　　Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach

　　Repetitive motion: Keyboarding

　　Skilled in reading, interpreting, and updating maps and GIS

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

　　The application review process will continue until filled.

　　Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

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

　　Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

　　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.