Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

LES is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to develop an AI model to review our substation prints. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience working with tools such as TensorFlow, Computer Vision, AutoCAD, and SharePoint. You will support projects related to substations by developing and training AI models to interpret substation drawings. If you thrive in a technical environment and want to make a meaningful impact on modern energy systems, we’d love to hear from you. 

This is not a remote position and requires residency within reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska daily. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Under direct supervision, provides professional engineering support in the areas of assignment while learning the specifics of working in a utility setting. Specific duties may include research, testing equipment, and assisting engineers with projects. When directed, develop, monitor, and maintain projects status and schedules, as authorized by management. Develop knowledge and skills needed to complete assigned projects on time, efficiently, and safely. 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

Initiative – Seeking an individual who takes action without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked. 

Accountability – This position requires an individual who holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development. 

Detail Orientation – The ideal candidate pays close attention in order to ensure that tasks, products, and services are as close to perfect as possible. 

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Researches new technologies for application to the department. 

• Writes or presents results of research highlighting the pros and cons of equipment from applicable vendors. Writes supporting reports and complete special projects which will require researching, analyzing, and interpreting many different types of reference material which address current or proposed projects. 

• Collaborates with staff and management to identify applicable operating and engineering requirements. 

• Assists staff on major projects for partial or complete sections of the project including routine design calculations, justification or specifications. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Working on Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid driver’s license 

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