Engineering Intern

The Engineering Intern will support the Engineering Services divisions by assisting with technical and analytical tasks critical to the utility's infrastructure projects. This role offers hands-on experience in water and wastewater engineering, providing the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects within a collaborative environment. The Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers, project managers, and other utility professionals, developing skills essential for a career in water resources, environmental engineering, and asset management.

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.

• Support engineering and project management tasks for ongoing infrastructure projects, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, memos, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits and fieldwork activities to gain an understanding of water and wastewater facilities, distribution systems, and asset condition assessments.
• Gather and organize data related to water distribution, wastewater collection system, asset conditions, and system performance metrics.
• Conduct preliminary data analysis to support master planning, asset management, and hydraulic modeling initiatives.
• Utilize GIS software, asset management databases, and hydraulic modeling tools under supervision to analyze system data.
• Support design and planning efforts for infrastructure upgrades, replacements, and maintenance projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to review design plans, engineering specifications, and regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance and alignment with utility standards.
• Conduct research on emerging water industry trends, technology, and best practices related to asset management, sustainable infrastructure, and water quality management.
• Prepare summaries, presentations, and reports on research findings to inform project planning and innovation initiatives.
• Assist in compiling project documentation, creating charts and graphs, and preparing visual aids for team meetings and presentations.
• Work with operations, maintenance, and environmental teams to understand the practical applications of engineering principles in daily water utility operations.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to enhance understanding of utility operations and asset management.
• No more than 40 hours per week and no more than 1040 hours per year. Hours defined by Divisional management team.
• No benefits.

None.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must be detailed-oriented.
• Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, other Water Authority departments and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
• Must possess and maintain a good work…