NCPA · 2 hours ago
Engineering Student Assistant III-IV (Generation Services)
NCPA is seeking an Engineering Student Assistant to provide technical support to their Generation Services organization. The role involves developing and maintaining agency database applications, preparing presentations and training for technical audiences, and assisting with compliance documentation and reporting.
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Responsibilities
Review and documentation of NCPA compliance with NERC Standards
Generation of CMMS work orders or reports for periodic NERC compliance checks and activities
Creation of generation reports for the Generation Services facilities
Investigation of equipment degradation trends using OSI-PI data
Preparation and presentation of technical reports documenting equipment failures and repairs
On-site investigation of equipment issues with plant engineers and site personnel
Qualification
Required
Academic status at an accredited college or university taking courses as a full-time student leading to an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or a degree in a field related to the work which is performed
Knowledge of database development, query development, measurement and sampling techniques
Basic rotating machine knowledge and statistical methods
MS Office Suite knowledge
Ability to resolve conflict in the workplace
Ability to be self-paced and motivated and request help when needed
Ability to travel to work sites when needed (accompanied by other GS personnel)
Ability to identify and flag safety concerns
Ability to make oral and written reports/presentations
Ability to use research techniques, methods, and procedures
Ability to use techniques to develop various spreadsheet models
Ability to provide Agency presentations when required and professionally represent the Agency in meetings with Member representatives
Preferred
An emphasis in power generation, rotating machines, distribution engineering, renewable generation resources, system protection or fluid power systems
Courses in physics, calculus, and material science
Upper division Mechanical or Electrical (power) engineering courses
Company
NCPA
The Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), a California Joint Action Agency, was established in 1968 by a consortium of locally owned electric utilities to make joint investments in energy resources that would ensure an affordable, reliable, and clean supply of electricity for customers in its member communities.
Funding
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2025-09-26
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