Engineering Planning Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Planning Intern

Posting Start Date: 12/3/25

Job Description:

Primary Role

This Engineering Planning Internship experience will introduce you to the exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. The successful candidate will learn firsthand how water utilities support communities and provide resiliency and sustainability. The candidate will work with a team of engineers to develop water supply plans, asset management plans and support various types of engineering projects and programs for the company’s water and wastewater systems. Work assignments will typically focus on evaluating water and energy usage trends, source water quality, water and wastewater treatment plant performance, and pipeline and pump station capacities and condition.

Key Accountabilities

Typical duties are diverse and designed around the education and experience level of the student. Assignments may include:

- Performing analyses utilizing software such as Microsoft Office, WaterCad / WaterGEMS hydraulic models, ESRI GIS, SAP asset management system software and various EPA resiliency programs

- Assisting in the preparation and review of technical reports

- Performing literature reviews and preparing presentation materials and map displays using Powerpoint and GIS.

Additional tasks may also include:

- Developing SharePoint pages

- Assisting in the review of engineering standards and templates

- Developing materials for training programs and assisting in the team's management and delivery of the company's construction program.

Knowledge/Skills

- Detail-Oriented: Conduct thorough analyses and evaluations and implement timely decisions and recommendations.

- Independent Worker: Manage time across multiple projects and deadlines.

- Collaborative: Seek input and coordinate with staff.

- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Technical Proficiency: Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases, and software.

- Organizational Skills: Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities.

- Analytical Skills: Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Previous experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Python, WaterGEMS or EPANET is a plus

Experience/Education

- Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Other

- Valid Driver’s License.

- Ability to pass a background check.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates