Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do? Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs. As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development. **SCADA Engineer Intern** **Wage Rate: $16.75 per hour** The SCADA Engineer Intern will assist the Operations Technology team with the support, implementation, modification, maintenance, and documentation of the Energy Management System (EMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and supporting applications. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **:** + Assist with maintenance and support activities of the EMS, including the development of one-line drawings. + Assist in the development of diagnostic and recovery procedures. + Assist with the protection, integrity, and security of data, controls, applications, systems, and networks, in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and DPC policies. + Provide limited system-level support for application servers and workstations. + Update SCADA and control system definitions for SCADA, monitoring, control, and user interface work and verify the integrity of all functions impacted by changes. + Assist with support work for ongoing projects with operations, settlements, communications, engineering, member cooperatives, and other utility organizations. + Provide timely support and coordination with other support staff and impacted parties. + Provide instruction to users and cross-train with peers. Maintain technical and user documentation. + Perform other duties as assigned. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **:** **Education & Experience** : Student pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree related to Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Information Systems. **Skills Of Interest:** + Knowledge of modern software applications and document management strategies. + Strong organizational and critical thinking skills. + Experience with Windows and/or Linux systems administration. + Knowledge of routing, switching, data center infrastructure, wireless technology, and security. + Strong, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills as the position will operate in a cross functional capacity working closely with vendors, engineers, operators, technicians and information technology resources. + Ability to maintain technical documentation, cross-train peers, and mentor. + Must be self‐motivated, disciplined, and able to perform job duties independently. **Physical Demands** : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Environmental Demands** : Works primarily indoors with limited supervision. Primary work area is at the Administration Building but may also have assignments requiring field visits to remote facilities (generation plants, substations, and communications facilities). Other travel to attend technical training and meetings will occasionally be required. **Other Job Characteristics** : Ability to work under pressure, make decisions, set priorities, and meet deadlines. We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include: - Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability) - Life insurance - Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans - Paid Time Off - Robust Wellness Program - New Flexible Work Program - Tuition Reimbursement - So much more! Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000. With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace. Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.