SUMMER COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TRANSMISSION, SUBSTATION & RELAY EL PASO, TX DATE POSTED:9/10/18CLOSING DATE:11/16/18 JOB TITLE:INTERN LOCATION:EL PASO, TX INTERNSHIP DURATION:MAY 20, 2019 - AUGUST 9, 2019 HOURS:40 HRS/WEEK COMPENSATION:$18 - $20 /hr Commensurate with major and classification level. COMPANY OVERVIEW For over 100 years, El Paso Electric Company has been serving West Texas and Southern New Mexico with safe and reliable electric energy. Today, we are a regional electric utility with over 1,000 employees providing generation, transmission and distribution service to approximately 400,000 retail and wholesale customers in a 10,000 square mile service area. Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EE and we invite you to visit our website to learn more about our rich history, our plans for the future, and great career opportunities with El Paso Electric Company. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW As a participant of the El Paso Electric Company Summer College Internship Program, youll gain valuable on-the-job experience in one of our corporate divisions, and advance your leadership and professional competencies through challenging work projects and development training. This unique program allows participants to network with executives and business leaders in the Company, gain electrical utility work experience, and build transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Qualifications for the El Paso Electric Summer College Program include the following. All requirements must be met. Currently enrolled as a Full-Time Student (Undergraduate 12 hours, Graduate 9 hours) and taking classes Must be classified as a Senior or Graduate student Students must be currently enrolled at the time of application and taking classes in an accredited college or university in the United Sates. College seniors may apply for the program and participate immediately after graduation, but must be enrolled in school at the time of their interview. Individuals who have taken college courses, but are currently taking time off from school are ineligible. Students must have an overall G.P.A of 3.0 or above. Students must be in good standing with their respective university to participate in our program. This includes G.P.A., classification, and number of credit hours earned. Schools will be contacted to verify eligibility Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Students must meet all of the above requirements to be considered for this program. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Intern may assist with: -Assist the Transmission Engineers in the design of high voltage transmission lines and assure compliance with Company and applicable codes standards. -Assist the Transmission Engineers in conducting field work, in the preparation of maps, and responding to requests for information from various Engineering firms and governmental agencies. -Lead and coordinate planning/logistics as a project manager for annual Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative -Attend and complete mandatory trainings including but not limited to New Employee Orientation, Project Management, Electricity 101, Zodiak, and Smith Driving -Other duties as assigned that are not included, but are within the context of duties defined. -Prepare and delivery end of program presentation to department and executives encompassing program experience and learning outcomes. WORK LOCATION Program participants will work in one of the following locations: ·El Paso, TX ·Las Cruces, NM Transportation and housing will not be provided to program participants. If needed, participants will be responsible for expenses related to parking depending upon their assigned work location. If interested in applying for this position, you must apply on-line atwww.epelectric.com/careersbyFriday, November 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM APPLICATION TIPS: -Be prepared to upload your resume and official transcripts -Transcripts may be uploaded into the documents section of your profile and application -Overall GPA should match official transcript -Please emailcareers@epelectric.comfor questions, assistance or troubleshooting EOE M/F/D/V El Paso Electric Company (EPE) is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons in all areas of occupation without regard to age, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, workers' compensation, veteran status, genetic information, or familial responsibilities. In addition, EPE is committed to complying with all relevant and applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in the workplace. APPLICANTS MUST BE ENROLLED FULL TIME IN A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY