Construction Technician Intern
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Job Description
Introduction
MWRDs Internship Program offers paid internship positions. While the main focus is on wastewater management there are opportunities to gain knowledge and practical experience in a wide range of functions in each department.
Paid Interns
Paid interns are limited to 119 working days per calendar year and receive $18.00 per hour.
Required Documents:
- Letter of recommendation from a class instructor professor or Internship Coordinator from current school or university.
- Cover letter stating interest in position.
- Resume.
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a degreeseeking program in an accredited college or university and will be enrolled in the 2025/2026 school year.
- Permanent residency within the territorial boundaries of the MWRD (students may attend school outside the territorial boundaries).
- You must be a citizen or national of the United States or an individual who is otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates are to submit the Online Internship Application cover letter resume and letter of recommendation through MWRDs Online Employment Center.
Questions regarding the internship program may be directed to .
Minimum Requirements
Position Title:
Construction Technician Intern
Department:
Engineering
Location:
Calumet Service Area
15028 S. Cicero Ave.
Oak Forest IL. 60452
Description:
The Construction Technician Intern will assist engineers and engineeringtechnicians in administering coordinating and performing quality assurance onthe Engineering Departments construction projects. Duties shall includemonitoring inspecting and testing contractors work documenting contractorsprogress and writing reports.
The intern will gain experience working on construction projectsinvolving wastewater collection facilities wastewater treatment facilities orstormwater management infrastructure. The intern will learn or developskills in construction site safety reading and interpreting designspecifications and drawings using contract documents shop drawings andproduct data to inspect contractors work testing construction materialsusing surveying equipment reviewing construction project schedules using projectmanagement software and preparing daily work reports and weekly statusreports.The intern will gain knowledgethat prepares him/her to take theMWRDGCsEngineering Technician IIIand IV examinations.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Excellent oral and writtencommunication skills.
Attention to detail and goodorganizational skills.
Educational Requirements:
Applicants must be a current undergraduate student seeking an associateor bachelors degree in science. Preferred majors: construction management orconstruction technology.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Intern
