Engineering Intern

MetroConnects (Metro) is a special purpose district governed by a seven-member Commission that operates and maintains approximately 1,500 miles of sanitary sewer mains within Greenville County in South Carolina. Metro seeks a successful candidate to fill the available Engineering Intern position from June to August 2025.

The Engineering Intern position will be able to work with multiple groups within the Engineering Department, including private development, project management, and construction. The position will perform engineering tasks related to projects and provide technical support for engineering operations. This will be a part-time position -- Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., and reporting to the Engineering Director.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Private Development Projects

• Verifies capacity requests and development project submittals are complete.
• Performs capacity assurance evaluations and calculations.
• Provides a review of sewer design plans for developer-funded projects.
• Maintains files for developer-funded projects.
• Utilizes the asset management system to create and complete work orders, child work orders, and tasks to and from other internal departments.
• Develops effective working relationships with developers and engineering consultants.
• Performs periodic project inspections to assess project quality.
• Attends pre-construction meetings in accordance with Metro policy.
• Operates and utilizes various equipment and tools in the performance of duties including a computer, printer, and motor vehicle.
• Provides assistance and guidance to the general public.

Metro Capital Projects

• Review capital project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinates with project consulting engineer and contractor.
• Attends progress meetings with consulting engineer and/or contractor.
• Performs periodic and final inspections of projects.
• Review engineer and contractor pay requests and change orders.
• Provide technical assistance and support as needed.

Others

• Attends job sites as part of the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC), as needed.
• Performs various general office duties.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of design and construction standards and specifications. 
• Operates and utilizes various equipment and tools including vehicles, computers, printers, etc. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently attending a community college or university with an emphasis in construction, civil engineering, or related fields. Applicant should have completed at least 1 year of community college or university.
• Preferred experience in wastewater collection system design, construction, or operations and maintenance. Other inspection experience may also be considered.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills (record keeping, work orders, time management, follow-up, etc.). 
• Strong problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail and sense of urgency; ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality and accuracy of work. 
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required. 
• Ability to interact with departments throughout the organization, multi-task, and deal with interruptions while meeting timely deadlines. 

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• BlueBeam, Cityworks, GIS, MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD. 

Compensation

The position salary range is anticipated to be $16-18 per hour based on education and experience. Salary is negotiable based on experience. The position will not include SC Retirement or medical insurance. A background check and drug screening are a condition of employment. Metro also conducts random drug screening during employment.

Submittals

Resumes may be mailed or dropped off at MetroConnects, 120 Augusta Arbor Way, Greenville, SC 29605 Attn: Human Resources; or emailed to careers@metroconnects.org. Please provide references. For additional information, please call 864-277-4442. Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.