College Intern - Substation Operations Engineering
Salary
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Location
Employment Services, FL
Job Type
Part Time Temporary
Job Number
500120-26-04
Department
Lakeland Electric
Division
ED-SubOps-Engineering 2017630000
Opening Date
05/05/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
NA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
This is an entry level position for students currently enrolled in college for Electrical Engineering or a related technical program. This position involves learning routine engineering tasks, data collection and working with work necessary software programs. Additionally, this position will work on special electrical projects assigned by the Supervisor and Team Lead. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor or senior engineering technicians and checks upon completion to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.
This internship is with Lakeland Electric ED Substation Operations located at 1140 East Parker Street in Lakeland, FL. Interns can work up to 30 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in data collection
Perform administrative tasks to assist the Energy Deliver Substation Operations team in writing work orders
Work on Special Projects assigned by Supervisor and Team Lead
Downloading relay events to analyze fault data
Complete other duties assigned by Supervisor and Team Lead
Ability to use Schneider designer software and Visual for Photometrics
May be required to drive City of Lakeland vehicle to perform assigned duties
Participate in skills training as appropriate
Read blueprints and diagrams for electrical systems
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform related work as required
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)
Enrollment in a degree seeking program in an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering
or
Enrollment in a technical program related to the Power, Energy, or Electrical field at an accredited institution.
Required:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Word and Outlook
Valid Florida driver's license
Data entry skills
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with supervisor, co- workers, other City employees and the general public
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations
The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards
The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.
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Are you submitting a resumé with this application? Note: Not submitting your resumé with your application will result in your application being disqualified.
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Do you have a valid Florida drivers license?
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Submit your Three (3) to Five (5) paragraph essay about your interest in working at the Electrical Substation Operations department here:
Required Question
Employer City of Lakeland, Civil Service
Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Phone (863)834-8790