Department of Public Service
Agency Building 3, Empire State PlazaAlbany , NY 12223
E-Mail: michele.newkirk@dps.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 474-2520
Division/Unit: Elec. Gas & Water-Gas Pipeline Saf
Web Site: http://www.dps.ny.gov
Department of Public Service
Agency Building 3, Empire State PlazaDivision/Unit: Elec. Gas & Water-Gas Pipeline Saf
Web Site: http://www.dps.ny.gov
Description:
The Office of Electric, Gas & Water consists of sections that perform technical work related to the provision of safe and reliable utility service at just and reasonable rates. The intern would primarily work with the Gas Pipeline Safety section researching Commission Orders related to gas pipeline safety regulations and natural gas incidents that resulted in changes to State natural gas safety regulations. The project scope is to provide a chronological listing of Commission actions from 1988 to present related to the gas safety regulations along with a brief analysis of the Commission's action. This project may be expanded to include Commission actions related to other parts of regulations, including those covering the operation of steam utilities. The position will also involve field work including shadowing an auditor conducting pipeline safety regulations compliance audits.
Skills:
Analysis
Research
Writing
Attention to Detail
Internship Areas: Engineering, Investigations, Planning/Analysis/Research, Policy Enforcement
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Engineering