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Intern, Automation and Control Systems

Shelton, CT, US, 06484

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.

 

Job Summary

Our Supply Operations department is looking for an intern!

Principal Responsibilities

  • Support the SCADA Engineering team in all activities which can involve configuring and programming protective relays, automation controllers, and SCADA systems.

  • Assist the engineers in working with SCADA system to build process workflows, prepare P&ID drawings and help with replacing equipment in the network.

  • Working with the Engineering team to perform regularly scheduled activities

  • The intern can expect to develop or enhance their knowledge of large-scale SCADA, water treatment & distribution, and project management skills in automation.

  • The intern will be exposed to the operations of large water systems as well as the operation and maintenance of assets in the utility industry.

Preferred Requirements

  • Must be willing to learn control systems applications in water and wastewater systems.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

  • Familiarity with water treatment systems

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Able to manage multiple tasks at once

  • Above average analytical ability

Education/Certifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Sophomore year or later.
  • Must have completed an introductory course in electrical engineering and power/automation/control engineering
  • Should have a working knowledge of protective relays and automation devices

Salary

  • This role will pay $18/hr. 
  • The hours will be 8:00AM to 4:30PM, weekdays (approximately 32-40 hours/week).
  • This role is 100% onsite at the Shelton, CT office.

Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

 

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Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, a subsidiary of Eversource, is the public water supply company for approximately 236,000 customer accounts or more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

We are the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and are among the seven largest in the U.S. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices.

 


Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury

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