Intern, Distribution Standards

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more

Intern Description:
Our group is responsible for all aspects of standardizing distribution line equipment and construction standards development. Interns may help create, document, and/or maintain standardized designs and assist with material specification, review, and selection. This position will require interfacing with manufacturer representatives as well as many other workgroups including field operations, design, supply chain planning, and purchasing.

Job tasks include but not limited to:
• Analyzing components of standard distribution designs
• Researching/Reviewing distribution system products
• Establishing new item records in appropriate systems

Education and Experience Requirements:
Candidate must be currently enrolled in a university program in one of the following or a related technical field: Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
• Good computer skills and a working knowledge of word processor and spreadsheets will be required. 
• Must be able to evaluate and apply problem-solving techniques to unfamiliar situations. 
• Must have demonstrated good organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment. 
• Other required skills include routinely demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.

Working Conditions:
Conditions will vary from office to field environments including sub-transmission/distribution line field locations and substations with the majority of hours in normal office conditions.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.