Student Intern - Gis

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND.

This position is for the summer months of 2027 (approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027).

This temporary position assists Basin Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC) Geographic Information Systems (GIS), land surveying, and civil engineering staff in the Civil & Structural Engineering section at headquarters as they conduct engineering services and activities as needed for BEPC and its subsidiaries. The incumbent possesses a basic knowledge of GIS. Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor, Geomatics, the incumbent will complete a variety of skilled tasks. This position typically works 40 hours per week. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist department staff with assigned tasks, projects, or data entry aligned with field of study.


• Conduct research, analysis, or field support under supervision.


• Attend and participate in team meetings or training opportunities.


• Maintain accurate records, documentation, or logs.


• Follow safety, security, and procedural guidelines.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age.


• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a two year GIS, Land Surveying, or Engineering Technology program with at least two semesters completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
  OR


• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four year GIS, Land Surveying, or Engineering Technology program with at least two years completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).


• Hold a valid driver's license.


• Transcript at the time of application.
  
  If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.
  
  This position may be identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. This position may allow access to privileged information relating to such assets or systems. This position will be required to strictly adhere to all Basin Electric policies, procedures, and programs applicable to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.


• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.
   

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, using keyboard/computer and using foot controls; and occasional crawling and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. This position requires finger dexterity, good color vision, good hearing, and ability to perform close work. Travel may be required.

KEY SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.


• Research and analytical thinking.


• Written and verbal communication.


• Microsoft Office proficiency.


• Organization and attention to detail.


• Data entry and recordkeeping.


• Team collaboration.


• Initiative and adaptability.


• Confidentiality and professionalism.


• Fieldwork or technical hands-on aptitude (where applicable).


• Compliance with safety procedures.
  
  Wage: $21.50 - 23.50/hour