Engineering and Project Management Student Intern

Position: Engineering and Project Management Student Intern (9029)
Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources - water - with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Engineering and Project Management Bureau

Join the District's Engineering and Project Management (EPM) Bureau and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. As an intern, you'll support the bureau by assisting with a variety of tasks, including micro‑fiche scanning, ERP research, field activities, and project‑related responsibilities-offering a valuable opportunity to build real‑world skills while contributing to meaningful work.

For helping to maintain our valuable water resources as a student, we offer:

* Training and Development:
Having a successful career takes more than technical training. The District helps our staff develop additional skill sets, such as emotional intelligence, time management, customer service, conflict resolution, communications and more. As an intern, you are eligible to attend these on-site trainings.

* Employee Assistance Program:
Provides confidential assistance and support in a wide variety of areas important to an employee's well-being, including but not limited to work and life balance, stress management, coping with family issues, financial advice, legal and workplace problems, addictions, student loan assistance and any other personal issues adversely affecting quality of life.

* Wellness Program:
Your Health Matters is designed to encourage employees to engage in healthier lifestyle behaviors through the achievement of health and fitness goals. The program includes classes on health and fitness topics, District campus walking routes, a fitness challenge, tobacco-cessation resources, an ergonomics program, discount programs, incentives and other resources. Participation in wellness program activities is voluntary.

Compensation: $16.00 hourly

Essential Functions

* Conduct micro‑fiche research and scanning to digitize, organize, and preserve historical project records.

* Perform Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) research by reviewing permit files, gathering background information, and supporting regulatory evaluations.

* Assist with field efforts and project tasks, including preparing equipment, documenting observations, and supporting project managers with on‑site activities.

* Learn about the Watershed Management Program, including watershed assessments, modeling, flood‑mitigation planning, and water‑quality initiatives.

Working Conditions

Most work is conducted in a standard office environment. This position requires the ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Must be able to operate a District vehicle for two hours or more at a time. May be exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity, as well as a variety of pests, including mosquitoes and ticks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.

Required Credentials for Scientific/Field Student Intern

* High School Diploma (or equivalent)

* Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program

* Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students

* Valid driver's license

Preferred Credentials for Scientific/Field Student Intern

* Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

* General Engineering Knowledge

* Experience with GIS

* Preferred Degrees:
Civil or Environmental Engineering

* Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate or Graduate

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a…