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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Summer 2025 Student Intern Program, Junior Students (5381) (Exempt)
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is seeking student interns interested in various engineering and architecture disciplines, to provide support to in-house Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, and Land Surveying.
Application Process :
- Complete the 5381 Student Design Trainee II application AND
- Attach proof of college transcripts (official or unofficial) or college diploma with your online application.
Only individuals who submit a completed job application and attach their college transcripts or college diploma will be considered.
APPOINTMENT TYPE : Temporary Exempt : This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
WHO ARE WE?
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Our Mission : To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.
Our Vision : We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.
College students in Associate, Undergraduate, and Graduate Degree Programs studying the following are encouraged to apply :
Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced professional engineers, architects, and surveyors while participating in various activities in the assigned discipline. The duration of this internship can be 3-6 months, with an opportunity to extend based on exemplary performance and necessity.
Intern positions are available in the following divisions and sections :
Infrastructure Division
The Infrastructure Division is responsible for overseeing the administration, planning, design, and construction of our water, wastewater, and power capital programs and projects.
Power Enterprise / Operations / Distribution Engineering
The Student Design Trainee I mainly assists in the preparation of electrical engineering designs and plans by use of AutoCAD, Agi32, and SKM.
Water Enterprise – Water Quality Division
The intern will work with our Water Quality Engineering team to aid in conducting water quality studies and research.
Wastewater Enterprise Engineering Process / Environmental
The selected candidate will provide support to in-house Environmental Process Engineering.
Wastewater Enterprise - Mechanical
Interns will gain experience in mechanical disciplines.
Wastewater Enterprise - Electrical
Interns will gain experience in electrical disciplines.
Regulatory & Compliance
Interns will provide assistance and gain experience with the regulatory & compliance team.
Wastewater Enterprise Collection System Division (CSD)
Looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic civil engineering interns.
Urban Watershed Planning
Support green infrastructure outreach and incentive programs.
Natural Resources and Lands Management Division (NRLM)
Several positions available including Biologist Aid, Naturalist Aid, and Nursery and Garden Aid.
Water - GIS
Opportunity to learn GIS industry standards.
Water - Engineering
Opportunity to learn water industry standards.
Projected interview schedule :
How to qualify
Minimum Qualifications :
Applicants must be in an accredited Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Computer Science / Information Services Program, Mathematics, Biology, or Natural Resources at a university or a related field at a community college.
Note : Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco :
Applications are only accepted through an online process.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Job Analyst Information : If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the job analyst, Sari Mix at SMix@sfwater.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
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