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Facilities Engineering Intern (Facilities Management)



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Facilities Engineering Intern (Facilities Management)
Employer

Dakota County

Salary

$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Hastings, MN

Job Type

6 month Temp

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

76809.25.001

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

03/10/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive - Internship or Summer Employment Opportunity
DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management
HOURS: Temporary, full-time
HIRING RANGE: $17.00 - 18.00/dependent on education & skills
LOCATION: Government Center - Hastings
CLOSE DATE:  This posting will remain open until the position is filled.  The first review of applications occurs on March 10th.

This is a great opportunity for students to explore their interest and gain work experience in the Facilities Engineering field.  Candidate may be hired in a co-op, intern or summer temp capacity; however, preference will be given to candidates specifically seeking an internship or co-op.  An internship would last approximately 3-4 months during the summer season and co-op would last up to 6 months.  Candidates will be responsible for arranging the internship with their university/college. This position does not include benefits.

The Facilities Engineering Intern is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled to skilled tasks in building HVAC field, building automation, automation analytics, Energy usage review, report writing, CAD work and other various tasks for Facilities management related projects. This position works for the Facilities Management unit within the Dakota County Parks, Facilities, and Library Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment in an ABET accredited college or university program for mechanical engineering, civil engineering, construction engineering, or closely related program.
AND
• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED, EDUCATION BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 1 year of completed coursework within an Mechanical engineering, civil engineering/technician or construction engineering.
• Previous engineering or technical internships.

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Assist the Facilities Management Unit in compiling, identifying and assessing existing mechanical equipment in all Dakota County facilities.
2. Update existing 5, 15, 20, 40 year plans for replacement of mechanical equipment related to equipment age, energy efficiency, HCFC phase out, etc.
3. Assist with set up of preventative maintenance documentation for new work order system.
4. Assist in reviewing HVAC issues detected in our analytic software.
5. Assist with misc. projects related to energy savings, building automation, mechanical equipment replacement and life safety systems.
6. Assist the Facilities management with project selection, work plan preparation, data collection and management, consultant oversight, field work, project management and other project related activities.
7. Work as part of multi-department project teams which could include Project Managers, Technicians, Engineers with day-to-day activities will include field data collection, data and database importing, and data analysis; GIS analysis and map generation; report writing and reviewing; and team meetings and conference calls.
 
 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1 - 7 are essential functions as well as regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Mathematically competent and science literate.
• Exceptional work ethic, reliable and consistent performance and attendance.
• Fluency in modern office software programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of database computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Access) and other engineering related programs (e.g. AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8)
• Positive attitude and ability and desire to learn new technical skills quickly.
• Must be a self-motivator and enjoy problem solving.

Work Environment/Location
The position will be centrally located at the Government Center in Hastings, Minnesota. The vast majority of the work will be sedentary sitting at a desk or walking around County buildings, both outdoors and indoors, to perform work.

Selection Process

  • You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
  • We assign you a score based on your qualifications 
  • Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
  • We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer 
  • We extend an offer and conduct background checks


Visit our Benefits site for more information.

01
*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
02
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you enrollment in, or already completed, an ABET accredited college or university program for mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering technology, construction engineering, or closely related program?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
  • Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • Currently in school working towards a degree.
05
If you have a degree, please list the name of the degree, the field of study and the college from which it was obtained.
06
Have you completed any coursework within a mechanical engineering, civil engineering/technician, engineering technology, or construction engineering program?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have experience, either through work or schooling, with the Microsoft Suite of programs (E.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)?
  • Yes
  • No
08
What type of opportunity are you seeking in this position? (check all that apply)
  • 3-4 month full-time summer Internship
  • 6 month full-time co-op position during the summer/fall
  • Either an internship or co-op
  • 3-4 month full-time summer job, not as an intern or co-op
09
Why are you interested in this seasonal position at Dakota County? (check all that apply)
  • To gain work experience in my field of study
  • To complete an internship or co-op
  • Previously worked in this position at Dakota County
  • Previously worked in this field for another organization
  • Other (explain below)
10
If you answered "other" above, please explain why you are interested in this position.
11
Are you willing and able to accept an offer between $16.00 - $18.00 an hour? The hourly rate will be determined based on the skills, education and experience of the selected candidates.
  • Yes
  • No
12
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
  • Facebook
  • Friend, Family or Colleague
  • InDeed
  • Job Fair or Dakota County Event
  • Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
  • JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
  • League of Minnesota Cities
  • LinkedIn
  • Minneapolis Diversity.com
  • Minnesota Diversity.com
  • Minnesota Works Website
  • Minnesota Jobs Network.com
  • Minnesota Association of Counties
  • Monster
  • Professional Association Website
  • Referred by a Dakota County Employee
  • St Paul Diversity.com
  • College Website, Instructor, Career Services
  • Dakota County Website
  • Other
13
Other organization not listed above. Please describe.

* Required Question

Employer
Dakota County
Phone
651.438.4435
Website
http://www.dakotacounty.us
Address
Administration Center
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, Minnesota, 55033-2372

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