Engineering Intern

The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD or District) is a California Special District responsible for managing and protecting local groundwater resources for over 4 million residents. As a local government agency, WRD ensures that a reliable supply of high-quality groundwater is available through the use of stormwater capture and recycled water. Â WRD is seeking a motivated intern(s) for our Engineering and Operations Department. Â The intern(s) will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience supporting various engineering projects and operations of the District's water and water recycling treatment facilities. Under supervision, this position will generally involve working with professional engineers, the Water Operations Superintendent, and other departments within WRD. Â Specifically, the position will support project managers on engineering design and construction projects, contract management, operations performance reporting, and various operational needs.

This multifaceted position will span a variety of activities and therefore require the incumbent to be highly motivated and exercise flexibility as he/she performs various tasks related to the execution and operations of District projects and treatment plants. The ideal candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college/university, with a minimum of one year completed, and be capable of working up to 20 hours per week. Â Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.

Assignments May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data (operational, statistical, etc.) and providing recommendations and/or engineering solutions.
• Preparing and/or reviewing plans, specifications, bidding documents, contracts, environmental documents, correspondence, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, presentations, spreadsheets, and other technical documents.
• Supporting the management of projects, studies, and programs, including tracking project budgets and schedules, filing, reviewing contracts and reports, in coordination with other District departments, contractors, consultants, and other agencies.
• Assisting with development of planning, designing, permitting, performance review, and asset management for treatment plant operations.
• Researching laws, regulations, policies, and design standards.Â
• Attending project meetings and participating in District events.
  
  

Candidate must have basic knowledge of scientific and engineering principles via a minimum of one year of undergraduate study in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering; the ability to apply  reasonable level of technical and mechanical aptitude; perform duties in a timely manner with minimal supervision once trained; excellent written, verbal and organizational skills; and working knowledge of basic computing, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations via the Microsoft Office platform. Experience with statistical methods and the principles of water/water recycling/wastewater treatment is a plus.  The incumbent must be flexible to work in multiple settings, including office and outdoor areas such as the District's water treatment facilities.

• Must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university or be a recent college graduate (within 6 months) with a degree in or a closely related to the field of the internship
• Successful completion of a physical and a background check
• Must provide a copy of current college transcript
  
  

Duration

• Each internship is for one 12-month period. Â The internship may be renewed on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the General Manager.
• The work schedule for interns is intended to be part-time, but extended work schedules may be allowed during school breaks or as the student's schedule permits.
• Flexible, part-time (10 to 18 hours per week) schedule coordinated to work with school schedules but will not exceed more than 960 hours in the fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th).
  
  

For purposes of employment, interns are considered temporary employees and are not eligible for any benefits unless required by law.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted until 3/28/2025. WRD reserves the right to fill or close the position at any time, before or after 3/28/2025.

To be considered for this opportunity please complete the application process for this position located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wrd. INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process, which will include a panel interview and possible written exam. Final candidates must be able to prove legal U.S. residency, pass a background check, and a physical. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.