CO-OP Opportunities

Jackson Energy Authority’s Co-Op Engineering Program involves civil, electrical and mechanical engineering co-ops in all aspects of layout, design and implementation of utility systems.

The Electrical Co-Op:

• Works with the System Engineer to layout and design 12kV, 46kV and 161kV lines and substations.
• Prepares new and maintains existing construction standard drawings.
• Works with Project Coordinators on commercial projects, meeting with customers to determine their needs and designing facilities to meet their needs.
• Works with Maps and Records personnel to update the Geographical Information System.
• Helps prepare and update computer system models.
• Helps prepare planning studies, including Long Range Plans and Construction Work Plans.
• Helps design plant additions, including surveying as required, and help prepare layouts, construction drawings and contract documents.
• Prepares and maintains various departmental files, records, drawings, plans, plat sheets, etc.
• Helps formulate computer systems and programs used for departmental filing, record keeping and design work.
• Works with and maintains a System Model using the Microsoft Utility Solutions Windmill modeling program used for system operation and planning.

The Gas Co-Op:

• Works with the System Engineer to layout and design gas system facilities, including subdivisions, and regulator installations.
• Does field survey and design of gas distribution lines for installation by JEA crews or contractors.
• Works with Maps and Records personnel to update the Geographical Information System.
• Works with the System Engineer to prepare and update system models used to forecast and plan for future growth and expansions using the Advantica SynerGEE Gas modeling software.
• Aids in the performance of feasibility studies for new main extensions.
• Works with Project Coordinators on commercial projects, meeting with customers to determine their needs and designing facilities to meet their needs.

The Water/Wastewater Co-Op:

• Works with the System Engineer to layout and design water and wastewater systems facility installation, including replacement of existing mains and services.
• Uses surveying equipment and transfers field notes to design drawings with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Designs water main and sewer line relocation plans used by construction crews in the field.
• Aids in the performance of feasibility studies for new main extensions.
• Performs hydraulic calculations for proposed water and wastewater lines.
• Creates detailed cost estimates for main extensions.
• Assembles contract documents including specifications and drawings for contractors to place bids.
• Works with and maintains a Water System Model using Autodesk Innovyze modeling software for system operation and planning.
• Works with and maintains a Wastewater System Model using Autodesk Innovyze SWMM modeling program for system operation and planning.
• Works with water and wastewater treatment plant operations to assist in evaluating efficient operations and in making required plant modifications to meet regulatory requirements.