What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern (SCADA Intern) position at Pima County?
Job Description Summary
Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department
Job Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5943 - Engineering Intern
Salary Grade: 1
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $15.75 - $18.51 Per Hour
Full Range: $15.75 - $21.26 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) is seeking a part-time student intern to work within our SCADA process control team. RWRD is engaged in a variety of research and innovation activities for implementing process improvements within the water sector. Primary responsibilities would include: assistance in developing control systems integration which may involve reading and interpreting piping and instrumentation control diagrams, operational narratives, designing and running pilot demonstrations, data collection and data analytics, and technical writing. This position is funded for up to 20 hours a week depending on school schedule.
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the application or incumbent by the supervisor.
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level in an engineering (e.g., mechanical, civil, electrical) or related science discipline appropriate to department's needs (e.g., hydrology, environmental sciences, architecture, watershed management, transportation, soil & water science, computer science, data analytics, etc.).
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your
application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department
Job Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5943 - Engineering Intern
Salary Grade: 1
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $15.75 - $18.51 Per Hour
Full Range: $15.75 - $21.26 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) is seeking a part-time student intern to work within our SCADA process control team. RWRD is engaged in a variety of research and innovation activities for implementing process improvements within the water sector. Primary responsibilities would include: assistance in developing control systems integration which may involve reading and interpreting piping and instrumentation control diagrams, operational narratives, designing and running pilot demonstrations, data collection and data analytics, and technical writing. This position is funded for up to 20 hours a week depending on school schedule.
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the application or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Participates with professional engineering staff in the design and construction of public works projects;
- Assists professional and paraprofessional engineering and planning staff in the collection, processing, and evaluation of pertinent field and technical data for assigned projects;
- Conducts field surveys, analysis, and inspections of proposed sites or in-progress public works projects for compliance with plans and specifications;
- Performs engineering drafting to include plotting, survey notes, cross sections, profiles, and improvements;
- Prepares cost estimates and calculates materials lists for assigned projects;
- Investigates, documents, and performs preliminary analysis of data related to unique engineering problems;
- Assists in the review of subdivision improvement plats, plans, specifications, and related materials;
- Meets with technical supervisor to assess individual progress in assigned technical area and to identify educational and training goals to be achieved.
- Provides troubleshooting diagnostics for instrumentation and control systems used for PLC and SCADA equipment.
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level in an engineering (e.g., mechanical, civil, electrical) or related science discipline appropriate to department's needs (e.g., hydrology, environmental sciences, architecture, watershed management, transportation, soil & water science, computer science, data analytics, etc.).
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your
application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Experience in computer programming and knowledge of hardware interfaces and connectivity.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and process flows.
- Knowledge of GIS applications and AutoCAD is desired.
- Experience/knowledge of data collection, analysis, and searching databases for records.
- Work safely in both industrial and office setting.
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $16 - $19
