As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.
Why you should join our team
Serve at the heart of grid transformation amidst stunning scenery in a safe, supportive environment. VELCO is committed to the safety of our people, grid reliability, and creating a sustainable Vermont.
VELCO’s Advancing Grid Intelligence through Learning Experiences (AGILE) Program is a summer internship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate college students. Based on principles of agile project management, AGILE Interns will make meaningful and tangible contributions to VELCO’s strategic projects to protect reliability and affordability of the transmission system.
How you will make an impact
AGILE Interns will be assigned to one department and complete interdisciplinary projects. AGILE Interns will participate in inter-departmental “scrum” meetings throughout the summer to coordinate and align their respective projects with the requirements of multiple technical stakeholders. Based on department and objectives, the daily work will vary.
Examples include:
- Support building commissioning criteria, data sharing process, and database design for cutting edge operations, planning, and engineering data analytics tools
- Become familiar with the sources of planning and modeling data
- Conduct research and analysis to understand how the system is or will be affected by intermittent, weather-dependent, and behind-the-meter resources
- Support the development, integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of applications that improve overall system reliability and environmental sustainability
- Support change management process, procedures, templates, database structure and schema
- Contribute to the improvement of procedures and templates
- Become familiar with the sources of operations, planning, engineering, and asset maintenance data
- Support engineering disciplines by utilizing technologies and tools to improve overall system reliability
- Become familiar with the sources of near-real time data and high-fidelity event analysis data, the protocols used, and the data-communication transport architecture
- Support control center operations by utilizing technologies and strategies to improve overall system reliability
Who you are
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. Preference will be given to students who have accumulated two years of pertinent part-time experience. Participants with open-mindedness, attention to detail, and excitement about gaining new insights every day will thrive in this innovative, fast-paced learning experience.
Knowledge/Skills
- Familiarity with electrical engineering, computer science, data science, operations research concepts
- Experience with programming languages such as SQL or Python
- Strong technical skills and ability to troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relational databases
- Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Open-mindedness, strong communication and problem-solving skills
Please include in your application an academic recommendation letter.
Important Considerations
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Starting pay will be determined at the time of offer based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate.
• Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
VELCO is handling all aspects of talent acquisition internally and will not engage the services of third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters. We kindly request that these entities refrain from contacting us.
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful, background check,
• VELCO's headquarters are located in Rutland, Vermont. This is a hybrid position and the expectation is that the incumbent will spend at least two days per week onsite and more as needed.
• If you need an accommodation as part of the application or interview process please send a request to careers@velco