Automation Temporary Intern

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of technical research, documentation preparation, and supports related work within the Automation Department, as well as works directly with professional and technical staff in other assigned areas of the organization. Student Interns assigned to the Automation Department will get exposure to various aspects of Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Cybersecurity technologies utilized in the water/wastewater industry. Student Interns will perform meaningful, productive, and challenging work by receiving hands on training emphasizing teamwork, independence, and development of technical skills.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Student Interns must be actively enrolled as a student in an institution of higher learning at either the undergraduate or graduate level.

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This position is 100% in-office, meaning employees are expected to work from our Sand Canyon Headquarters or Operations Center office full-time, without the option for remote work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations, so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Participates in relevant technical and qualification training.

Assists in designing, implementing, and installing server, network, and SCADA infrastructure.

Assists with troubleshooting software and hardware issues.

Receives training in problem solving, presenting, and applying the solutions.

Assists with performing software, hardware, firmware upgrades, patching & testing in development and production environments.

Assists with creating automated reports and alerts.

Assists with gathering, compiling, and integrating data into the districts computerized maintenance management systems.

Assists with preparing documents, memos, and other correspondence as necessary.

Assists with ordering materials and services within the procurement system.

Attends meetings as needed.

Performs other duties as required.

Complies with District safety work-related practices and attends relevant safety training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.   A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

At the time of appointment, actively enrollment as a student in an institution of higher learning at either the undergraduate or graduate level is required. Must be majoring in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer, Electrical, Control System or Mechatronics Engineering, or related major at the junior or senior bachelor’s degree level.   

Experience:

None required.

License/Certifications

A valid Class “C” California Drivers’ License

Knowledge of:

• Research methods and data collection techniques including statistical methods, English usage, grammar, punctuation, report writing techniques and intermediate to advanced level skill in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio are required.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Servers, Linux, SQL Database, Splunk or SolarWinds Topology Mapper are desired.