Job Description

Student employees will be employed as an Engineering Intern in the Capital Planning Program. The main assignment will be to assist the engineers, GIS specialists, and scientists in completing various tasks for numerous projects associated with the drinking water and wastewater facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The student employee will be responsible for performing various tasks, which may include:

• Compiling, analyzing, updating, and interpreting data collected from field locations or our databases to support facility planning and aid in financial forecasting for capital improvements.
• Utilizing GIS software to compile, maintain, and produce geospatial data and maps.
• Reviewing and commenting on engineering technical reports.
• Attending and participating in meetings for capital projects aimed at improving the short- and long-term operational capabilities of the drinking water and wastewater facilities.
• Reading and summarizing relevant literature for various engineering research projects.
• Assisting in organizing presentations, handouts, and notes for meetings with Executive and other PWD staff members
• Organizing and participating in Knowledge Management Program tasks that include webinars about water, wastewater, and stormwater services.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel Data analysis skills Willingness to learn and contribute Valid PA Driver's License

Qualifications

Candidates must be active students.

Appropriate Majors include:

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Business and Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability

Additional Information

Hourly rate: $17.66/HR 

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