Engineer Intern (35 Hour)

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is statutorily charged with regulating the rates and services of Connecticut's investor owned electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunication companies and is the franchising authority for the state’s cable television companies.  In the industries that are still wholly regulated, PURA balances the public’s right to safe, adequate and reliable utility service at reasonable rates with the provider’s right to a reasonable return on its investment. PURA also keeps watch over competitive utility services to promote equity among the competitors while customers reap the price and quality benefits of competition and are protected from unfair business practices.

PURA currently has a job opportunity for a Public Utilities Engineer Intern -Gas. Incumbent will receive training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the technical engineering work level of Public Utilities Engineer 1 - Gas.

The position will be located at Ten Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. This position is 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (flexible).

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter, resume and copy of college transcript with their submission.

(Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)  Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Anne Dana, anne.dana@ct.gov, (860)424-3354.

The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Salary Note:

1. Upon initial entry to this class, incumbents will be placed in Salary Group ES 18, step 5, $53,743.

2. Upon successful completion of one year in this class, incumbents will be placed in Salary Group ES 18, step 7,$56,949    

Appointment to this class shall be for a period of not more than two (2) years.

This is a non-competitive position. Open to the public.

Candidates selected for interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

• State Employees:

- Two (2) most recent service ratings

- Official College Transcripts  

• Non State Employees:               

- Three (3) supervisory references

- Offi College Transcripts.

Failure to provide the required documents or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.

 

In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the technical engineering work of the agency.

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.

General knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods; skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments; considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details; ability to utilize computer software.

A Bachelor's degree in the discipline required by the target class.

Knowledge of, or experience in any of the following areas: natural gas supply planning or operations, distribution system planning and operations, interstate pipeline planning and operations, natural gas markets and index points, national or international liquefied natural gas markets, natural gas vehicles, performance based rate making.

Experience in  managing projects in a team environment, including developing schedules; tracking progress.

Strong analytical and technical skills including performing and/or leading complex technical analysis with attention to detail and communicating complex technical concepts in concise understandable terms.

General knowledge of basic gas, civil, chemical or mechanical engineering theories, principles and methods and standards; Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations; Ability to prioritize and track multiple tasks;  Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate engineering issues; Ability to prepare technical reports; Ability to utilize computer software, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

 

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.