What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Internships position at California Water Co?
California Water Service
Job Description :
The Engineering Intern is responsible for assisting with projects and tasks across the State of California, within the assigned Engineering department. The position will provide support of projects, regulatory requirements, and Company goals, and may work on small projects, as well as large projects under the guidance of a project manager within the Engineering Department. Our internship opportunities are available in Bakersfield, Chico, San Jose, and Torrance, CA.
The position will last for approximately 1 year, with the expectation that the intern would work full time during the summer and part time during the school year. The intern will work with their manager to establish a schedule that will allow them to complete their work while still attending their university classes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Capital Delivery Interns - Civil, Construction, Electrical and Engineering (Multiple Disciplines)
- Provides support including budgeting, planning, designing, permitting, bidding, and managing construction of capital projects. These projects include wells, tanks, pump stations, pipelines, treatment plants, power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, communications motor controls, emergency standby generators, SCADA and PLC control systems, and radio communications. Projects may be new installations or modifications to existing facilities.
- Performs water meter service sizing calculations and in accordance with design standards
- Reviews district operations water facility design drawings
- Related field work travel, vendor presentations, and assigned classes
- Provides support for procurement for design and construction projects
- Provides support property acquisition projects
- General tasks including administrative tasks, status reporting, attending group meetings, and data gathering and processing
Main Replacement Program Interns - Civil
Asset Management Interns - Engineering (Multiple Disciplines)
Operations Engineering Interns - Hydraulic Modeling and Analysis
Capital Planning and Budgeting Intern - Engineering (Multiple Disciplines)
Engineering Enterprise Asset Management / Geographic Information System - Technician
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Engineering roles : Junior, Senior or Master's Degree level student studying Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.
Technician Roles : Engineering students studying Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or a similar discipline or students in a technical program for AutoCAD or GIS.
Must be a student for the entire duration of the internship (approximately one year)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills
Project management skills
Experience with Excel, Word and other Microsoft programs
Experience working in an engineering capacity desirable
Experience with construction and contractors desirable
Experience working with consultants desirable
Experience in water and wastewater desirable
Experience with AutoCAD and / or Civil 3D desirable
Comfortability with technology and ability to learn new programs and obtain accurate results
Understanding of fluid dynamics and groundwater resources desirable
Engineer in Training certification desirable
Valid driver license
Eligibility for employment in the US is required without sponsorship
Salary Range : $25.00 - $27.00
Deadline to submit resume is Sunday, March 16, 2025.
The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawai'i Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.
Salary : $25 - $27
