Engineering & Construction (Planning & Design) Paraprofessional Intern

Job Summary: The intern will assist with various Planning, Plant and Collections System engineering projects throughout the assignment. Assistance may include, but is not limited to:

• Management of data and engineering evaluations
• Assist with review of Project Clean Lake (Combined Sewer Overflow long-term control plan) program-level project schedules, costs, volume reduction and compliance
• Assist in procurement of consultants including development of project Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Review invoices, progress reports and schedules
• Review Basis of Design reports, drawings, specifications, geotechnical and other reports
• Assist Project Managers (PMs) with consolidation of comments generated by review team
• Distribute and track comment resolution as it pertains to project
• Attend project meetings to review comments
• Construction job site visits
• Sharepoint/Kahua project file maintenance/management
• Assist with PMs in designing improvements to the Collections System
• Assist with continuous improvements to department workflows and processes
• Assist with improvements to guidelines for Consultant drawing deliverables
• Assist with design project closeout documents

1. Asset Management - Repair and Renewal Planning

• Assist in the evaluation of the current repair and renewal planning approach
• Evaluate the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) capabilities and completeness,
• Identify data gaps in order to run repair and renewal reports,
• Develop high level plan moving forward for implementation of repair and renewal planning

2. Asset Management - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Planning Support

• Assist in Business Risk Exposure scoring of projects nominated for the CIP
• Assist in analysis of overall CIP cashflow and prioritization

3. Local MCIP Grant projects Rainfall Derived Inflow and Infiltration (RDII) analysis

• Identify, document, collect, and track all required submittals by project type
• Evaluate or perform RDII analysis of projects with available data

4. Collections Structural and Painting Improvements

5. GJM Security Enhancements – Construction Supervisor assistance

6. General Engineering Services RFP development

7. Southerly Electrical Repair Phase 2

8. Districtwide Roof Replacement No. 3

9. Project Clean Lake Collections System Projects

• Big Creek Tunnel
• Big Creek CSO Improvements Phase 2
• Southerly Regulators and Relief Sewers
• Kingsbury Asset Renewal
• Southerly Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station
• Easterly District Capacity Improvements
• CSO 203 Relocation

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Academic Status/Standing: Candidate must be enrolled in school or must have graduated within 24 months from the date of application.

Field of Study and Degree Program Levels: Declared Majors - Bachelors or Master/Doctoral Degree in Civil, Structural, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the District’s acceptable guidelines.
• Candidate must be able to work a minimum of 12 up to 40 hours per week. Working hours are Monday – Friday during normal business hours.

The District requires protective footwear (i.e., steel or composite-toed) when working in the plants, pump stations, construction sites, public rights-of-way and other posted areas. New hires are required to have protective footwear, meeting the following criteria, on the first day of employment: 1) Must be ANSI Z41-1999 or ASTM F-2412/2413 (2005) certified, 2) Must have a steel or composite protective toe, 3) Must be, at a minimum, a 6” work boot or 6” hiker-style boot (Note: shoes are not permitted), 4) Must have a slip-resistant sole. It is also recommended, but not required, that footwear be waterproof and have included a shank to protect the bottom of the foot.

NEORSD, an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognizing the full range of human differences and similarities. Through our unwavering efforts to leverage the potential of our diversity, we continually strive to build and foster an environment that respects each individual. We encourage and promote innovation, and provide opportunities for all employees to interact, communicate, and realize the full potential of their talents.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

DISCLAIMER:  The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

This internship program provides for a time-limited role at NEORSD with no express or implied guarantee of future employment beyond the assignment period. This position is governed by all applicable NEORSD administrative policies, practices and procedures related to temporary employees.