POSITION PURPOSE 

The IT Intern – Database Administrator will directly support the IT department within the DBA team engagements. The ideal candidate will have experience with standard technical skills and be enrolled in an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree program in the areas of Information Technology or Computer Science.   

WORK SCHEDULE 

• Interns will work full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer months, starting mid-May through early September on a hybrid basis with some remote capabilities  
• Upon successful completion of summer term, additional availability to work part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the fall and spring semesters will be available based on business needs  

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Understand and engage with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Servers 
• Review and design documentation to support DBA team engagement with application and business teams 
• Learn and execute tasks to assess, maintain and support databases such as patches, monitoring and turning activities 
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university or college program, preferred area of studies around Information Technology or Computer Science.   
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite 
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas 
• Strong business acumen, communication, and interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills 
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment 

BENEFITS OF AN INTERNSHIP WITH MGE 

• Local employer - accessible via bike paths, bus lines, and we have free on-site parking 
• Hands-on projects - meaningful projects and experience across business functions 
• Competitive pay - interns are paid fairly for the work they contribute 
• Opportunity for full-time employment - high conversion rate from internship to full-time employment after graduation  

About the Organization

MGE is a community energy company dedicated to planning and providing reliable energy that balances the needs and values of those we serve. MGE has been in the top three most reliable electric utilities in the nation for the past 14 years. MGE is an investor-owned, government-regulated public utility that generates and distributes electric power to 157,000 customers and purchases and distributes natural gas to 166,000 customers in south-central and western Wisconsin. MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

Job Location

The position is hybrid, and office days are in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. Madison is the capital of Wisconsin and a major research and technology city. The area's strong quality-of-life factors include a vibrant economy; urban, suburban, and rural living options; nationally acclaimed public university and public secondary school systems; rich cultural, recreational, and outdoor offerings; and a favorable cost of living.

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