Engineering Intern

Applicants must apply on-line at our website and may view a full job description at: www.westernvawater.org/careers

SUMMARY OF JOB

Works under the guidance of a Professional Engineer on special assigned projects and initiatives.

Starting Hourly Rate: $15 - $20 Depending on Summer or Student in Pipeline Program (Graduates with EIT or ability to obtain EIT who enter PE Pipeline Program as a full-time employee could begin with a higher starting hourly rate)

Civil & Environmental Engineering Intern (Summer)

Work alongside Professional Engineers and technicians to gain exposure to many different aspects of civil and environmental engineering. From utility design to construction management, you will obtain hands-on training and valuable real-world experience in the water and wastewater industry. If you are looking for a way to develop your professional skills, while making a positive impact on public health and the environment, this may be the opportunity for you!

Interns will experience a variety of project areas, such as:

Utility design

Construction administration, inspection, and management

Asset management

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Collection and distribution systems

GIS

Environmental permitting

 

PE Pipeline (5-6 years)

PE Fast Track Program

This program is designed for current Engineering students or recent Engineering graduates to gain real-world experience and earn their Professional Engineer license in 5-6 years. Work through a natural progression of summer internships, assignment rotations, and Authority funded PE exam preparation, with the objective of obtaining your PE license by the end of the program. Gain exposure to a wide variety of civil and environmental engineering concepts and skills through real-world application. If you have an interest inbeing a steward of the environment while providing an essential public health service to your community, this may be the right program for you.

Visit our website to learn more about the PE Pipeline program www.westernvawater.org > Careers Page > Internships

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.

 Assigned projects and initiatives may include:

o utility design

o construction administration, inspection, and management

o asset management analysis

o water treatment

o wastewater treatment

o collection and distribution systems

o water resources

o project management

o GIS

o Environmental permitting

 Conducts research, collects data, analyses engineering options, and provides recommended solutions.

 Prepares documents and maps.

 No more than 40 hours per week and no more than 1040 hours per year. Hours defined by Divisional management team.

 No benefits.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.

 Must be detailed-oriented.

 AutoCAD and ArcGis experience preferred.

 Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.

 Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.

 Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.

 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, other

Water Authority departments and the general public.

 Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and

maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.

 Ability to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.

 Ability to work alone or in a team environment.

 Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good

attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely

manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned

and/or scheduled.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 Must be currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in

related engineering field.

 Prefer current enrollment in Bachelor's degree program in Engineering from an ABET accredited

university.

CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

 Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license. No more than six (6) demerit points on

driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.