800000-039:Summer Intern, Clean Rivers

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Summer Intern, Clean Rivers

Job Code:

A0132

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

New

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

12/30/2025

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Division:

Department:

Engineering

Clean Rivers-Central Administration

Salary Schedule:

INTERN

Cost Center Code:

800000

Grade:

INTERN

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Director, Water Program and Lead-Free DC

EEO Code:

Administrative Support

Work Format

Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia . We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Summer Intern, Clean Rivers will participate in a rotational internship experience supporting three functional areas: Critical Infrastructure Projects, Field & Data Management, and Capital Projects Planning & Construction. Through these rotations, the intern will support planning, permitting, field observations, contractor coordination, data management, and project documentation activities related to DC Water’s capital and operational infrastructure projects. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to the full capital project lifecycle and contribute to reporting, tracking, and presentation materials while working alongside engineers, project managers, construction managers, and field crews.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:

- A real-world experience on exciting projects

- Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders

- Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead

- Performance of other work-related duties as needed

Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:

- Gain a foundational understanding of DC Water’s capital project lifecycle, including planning, design review, permitting, construction, and closeout.

- Develop skills in field observation, documentation, project tracking, and stakeholder coordination.

- Learn local permitting requirements and compliance considerations related to critical infrastructure projects.

- Build competence in data management, documentation control, and GIS-based asset tracking.

- Strengthen analytical skills through scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and design review.

- Gain exposure to field operations, including emergency response, valve testing, water main projects, lead service line work, and CMAR construction.

- Improve written and verbal communication skills through meeting minutes, progress updates, technical documentation, and presentations.

- Shadow meetings to understand project scope, planning activities, and stakeholder needs.

- Assist in preparing documentation for permit applications and track permit status throughout the approval process.

- Observe valve test shuts with Operations staff and record detailed field notes and test results.

- Attend contractor coordination meetings and support project tracking and updates.

- Observe field work related to valve replacements, water main projects, CMAR construction, and lead service line activities, documenting progress with notes and photographs.

- Support documentation clean-up, file organization, and data accuracy for ongoing and historical projects.

- Participate in field operations at emergency response locations and small-diameter water main construction sites.

- Review design drawings using Bluebeam and help identify coordination needs or potential issues.

- Assist in preparing scopes of work, preliminary budgets, planning-level cost estimates, and project schedules.

- Conduct research on prior asset history and support planning tasks for a new vertical infrastructure project.

- Prepare meeting minutes, weekly updates, and project tracking materials.

- If GIS-capable, assist with mapping transmission mains, identifying recent replacement locations, and developing databases of historical complaints.

- Prepare a final summary presentation highlighting experiences, observations, and contributions across all rotations.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Not applicable

Key Working Relationships:

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Junior-level standing or higher in an engineering program, preferably Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program

Must have at least 30 credit hours complete

Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average

Required Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take clear field notes and prepare concise documentation.

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, data tracking, and presentations.

Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, project managers, field crews, and contractors.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple tasks or documentation sets.

Willingness to work in the field, observe construction activities, and follow safety procedures.

Analytical and problem-solving skills to support scopes of work, cost estimates, and planning tasks.

Ability to learn new software tools and processes quickly (e.g., Bluebeam, permitting systems, internal databases).

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Not appliable

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, or remain on foot for extended periods during field observations and site visits.

Ability to climb stairs, navigate uneven terrain, and move safely around active construction sites.

Ability to carry a field notebook, tablet, or small equipment (typically under 10 pounds).

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (e.g., heat, rain) while following safety protocols.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Ability to hear and communicate clearly in field environments with background noise.

Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods when performing documentation, design review, or data management tasks.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

GIS capabilities (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar), particularly for mapping and geospatial data management.

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Majors: Civil Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with civil engineering concepts, construction processes, or infrastructure systems.

Experience or coursework in civil engineering, construction management, environmental engineering, or related disciplines.

Basic understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, task tracking, and estimating.

Experience using Bluebeam or similar PDF-based design review tools.

Ability to analyze drawings, maps, and technical documents.

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water :

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com .