Intern, Performance Engineering

What You Can Expect

ENGIE North America is searching for a Utility Performance Engineering Intern. This role is based on campus at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA.  Engie currently collects real-time data from thousands of process points from the utility and building automation systems on the University of Iowa campus. This information is vital to maintaining the efficient operation of the University’s utilities.

Daily, you will use real-time and historical data to drive efficiency improvements and cost savings for the campus utility system which provides steam, electricity, chilled water, water and sewer services. Most of this data is collected using the PI System software which connects to control systems at the campus Power Plant, Chilled Water Plants, Water Plant and Electrical Distribution Systems as well as real-time metering for steam, electricity, chilled water and water meters at approximately 90 buildings. This data is used to populate real-time graphical displays as well as being stored long-term for analyses and reporting. 

Reporting to the Utility Performance Engineer, This position will split time working in the Power Plant and at the Energy Control Center located in The University Services Building (USB).

Hours are flexible but this person should average 10-15 hours/week during the hours of 7 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday.

• Build replicas of automation displays linked to live data using PI Vision software.  Add and update tag in the PI System. Design reports using PI Datalink add-in to Excel
• Assist with any other data entry or reporting as necessary 
• Assist in the preparation of performance improvement reports, testing plans, and procedure updates 
• Assist Operations, Engineering, or Management with gathering data and putting together trends to support studies, projects, or operational needs
• Other duties as assigned 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

What You’ll Bring

• You must be currently enrolled at the University of Iowa in Engineering or Computer Science programs or pathways
• You have completed course work in thermodynamics and other energy related courses
• You have experience performing basic energy calculations and analyses
• You have a willingness and ability to learn the basics of utility plant systems  
• Experience using PI Vision and PI Datalink
• Willingness and ability to learn PI AF System, PI System Explorer software and the PI Builder add-in to Excel   

Additional Details

• Ability to communicate effectively: digitally, written, verbally and in writing
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy 
• Ability to use personal computer, calculator, and work with standard software applications
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions
  • A small percentage of the work will be performed out in the plant which can be a hot, dirty, and noisy environment 

Compensation

Hourly Range:  $20.00 – $32.00 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.