Job Description

This position will provide you with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in

• Implementing a billion-dollar sustainable engineering initiative from conception to completion.
• Gain exposure to many different groups at PWD, including GSI Planning, Compliance Assurance, Environmental Restoration, Construction, Maintenance, and Monitoring.
• Help improve the quality of rivers and streams and create green space in the City of Philadelphia
• Work collaboratively with dedicated professionals and other co-ops
• Grow your technical understanding of engineering and design principles to enhance your future career.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The candidate selected will support engineers, landscape architects, city planners, and scientists in the GSI Design group. Typical tasks and responsibilities are varied and may include project management support, budget and schedule tracking, writing or proofreading documents, reviewing or assisting with engineering designs at different phases, reviewing of design drawings in AutoCAD, photographic documentation of GSI construction projects, data entry/analysis/visualization, and research into new engineering materials and techniques.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Classes in civil engineering, water resources engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, project management, landscape design, and/or site design preferred. Candidates should have an interest in green stormwater infrastructure. Must have a willingness to learn new software and spend time in the field. AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, PDF Editing Programs, basic GIS, and/or database experience is a plus.

Qualifications

Candidates must be active students.

Appropriate Majors include:

Eng. - Civil Engineering, Eng. - Environmental Engineering, Eng. - Construction Management, Eng. - Architectural Engineering, Eng. - Materials Engineering, Eng. - Mechanical Engineering, Eng. - Engineering Technology, Arts & Sci. - Environmental Studies, Arts & Sci. - Biological Sciences, Arts & Sci. - Environmental Science, Arts & Sci. - Geosciences

Additional Information

Hourly rate: $17.66/HR 

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

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