Engineering Intern

Position Summary

The Engineering Intern will work within the Capital Planning and Asset Management Program. The primary responsibility is to assist engineers GIS specialists and scientists on a variety of projects related to drinking water and wastewater facilities. The intern will assist with projects related to data analysis GIS mapping technical report review and meeting participation. The role involves supporting ongoing efforts in facility planning asset management and capital improvement initiatives.

This is an in-office position.

Essential Functions

Learning Objectives & Outcomes

• Gain exposure to water and wastewater facility operations and the complexities involved in managing them.
• Develop a strong understanding of project management water and wastewater treatment and the capital budgeting process.

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Compile analyze update and interpret data from field locations or databases to aid facility planning and financial forecasting for capital improvements.
• Utilize GIS software to compile maintain and produce geospatial data and maps.
• Review and comment on engineering technical reports.
• Attend and participate in meetings for capital projects aimed at improving operational capabilities of water and wastewater facilities.
• Read and summarize relevant literature for engineering research projects.
• Assist in organizing presentations handouts and notes for meetings with executive and other staff members.
• Organize and participate in Knowledge Management Program tasks including webinars about water wastewater and stormwater services.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in water and wastewater facilities.
• Strong communication analytical and writing skills.
• Computer proficiency especially with Excel.
• Willingness to learn and perform new tasks.
• The internship is a co-op position typically lasting 36 months and is open to students at the intermediate or advanced level (sophomore junior senior or graduate student).
• Relevant majors: Environmental Chemical Civil or Undeclared Engineering; Business and Engineering; Environmental Science.

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

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