Year-round Internship Chilled Water Operations on University of Iowa Campus

Year-round Internship Chilled Water Operations on University of Iowa Campus

Requisition ID: Location:

Iowa City, IA, US,

ENGIE North America is seeking an Intern for our chilled water operations group on the University of Iowa campus. This is a year round opportunity working with engineering, operations and maintenance. 

The position supports the team that provides chilled water for building cooling to multiple customers across our campuses they maintain chillers in 4 plants across campus and an interface system in each building that is served by the chilled water system. This position may also assist with development and execution of materials inventory tracking, or installed inventory, using a variety of computer programs. 

What you'll do:

Student may independently conduct data collection, modeling, sampling or light maintenance without direct supervision Student may assist with data analysis, modeling and recommendations for improvements to system designs, operations procedures preventative maintenance programs and record-keeping systems

Independently identify maintenance needs and create Corrective Work Orders

Identify operation procedures to write Standard Operating Procedures and Preventative Maintenance procedures

Efficiently develop and maintain results and analyses of the chilled water systems across campus, working at the direction of the Chilled Water management and planning staff to help identify, document and track chilled water system performance and maintenance needs

Maintain records systems

Ability to identify and track Chilled Water assets

Maintain equipment inventory databases, working at the direction of Chilled Water management and planning staff. Inventory could be retained in spreadsheet, database, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), depending on dataset and usage

Other duties as assigned

What you Bring:

Must be enrolled at the University of Iowa 

Prefer students in the engineering or environmental classes

Additional Information / Conditions:

Ability to meet highest attendance requirements 

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy

Could involve some lifting 

Ability to use a company provided computer, and work with standard software applications

Must be able to detect and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communication

Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting

Capable of performing repetitive motions as required

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

The noise level in the work environment may exceed moderate

Work environment characteristics described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone. 

Iowa:

In The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender [removed]including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

The pay range for this role is: $20/hr - $30/hr USD. The listed salary range represents ENGIE’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for all levels of internships. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their Class Standing and degree program. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role. 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Your talent acquisition partner can share specific information regarding the salary for the position based on class standing and degree program.