Full-Time Service Engineering Co-op beginning May 28^th, 2024 continuing through December 2024

POSITION PURPOSE

The Engineering Co-op student will directly support the Service Engineering Team with full-cycle work related to new commercial engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with electrical design skills, possess a service-focused attitude and mindset, and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, or a similar power generation/design focused program.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Co-op students will work full-time (40 hours/week) starting 5/28/24 on a hybrid basis with some remote capabilities, through the end of 2024.
• Potential part-time (10-15 hours/week) may be available following the successful completion of Co-op.
• Opportunity for full-time employment - high conversion rate from internship to full-time employment after graduation.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists engineers with electrical design and oversight for overhead, underground, and network for new customer development projects.
• Works closely with other MGE departments and outside entities to coordinate Company projects according to customer schedules.
• Assists in designing systems to interconnect large-scale customer-owned Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into the distribution grid.
• Reviews plans and one-lines for the installation of electric service gear.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university or college program, preferred area of studies in Electrical Engineering. Sophomore or higher standing will be considered, Junior or Senior standing preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Products); ability to grasp new programs quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Any experience in the construction field is a plus.

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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