813012-116:Summer Intern, Research

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, Research

Job Code:

A0122

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

12/22/2025

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Division:

Department Name:

Operations

Water-Quality and Technology

Salary Schedule:

INTERN

Cost Center Code:

813012

Grade:

INTERN

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Program Manager, RD WQ

EEO Code:

Administrative Support

Work Format

In-Person

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, Research will conduct research focused on drinking water quality. This position involves field sampling, laboratory analysis, and the application of data analysis methods to assess the chemistry of water samples, providing valuable insights into water quality management.

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:

- Conduct field sampling of drinking water from the distribution system.

- Perform chemical analysis of water samples using handheld instrumentation.

- Analyze collected data using statistical methods to draw meaningful conclusions about water quality.

- Prepare reports on findings and share insights with the team.

Assist with ongoing research and documentation of water quality analysis.

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:

Previous laboratory experience, including working with analytical instruments and conducting tests.

Basic understanding of water chemistry and water quality monitoring.

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 analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret complex data sets.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Not applicable

Physical Requirements:

Fieldwork involving outdoor water sampling and laboratory work with analytical equipment.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience in data analysis, particularly using statistical tools for water quality data.

Experience in conducting research or working in laboratory environments focused on water quality.

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Major: Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

Proficiency in laboratory techniques and water quality analysis.

Familiarity with statistical software for analyzing research data.

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 .