Temporary University Intern - Water & Engineering Technology

The Position

The Water and Engineering Technology Department is currently seeking an intern for its Research and Innovation division. This position works with a team of engineers and scientists within the Water & Engineering Technology department to research improvements to the design and operation of Clean Water Services (CWS) water resource recovery facilities. Interns will run tests, compile results, analyze data, and gain broad exposure to wastewater treatment processes.

This position is an opportunity to gain applied science and engineering experience working for a nationally recognized water resource recovery agency.

Additional Internship Information:

Essential Functions

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

+ Benchtop nitrification and phosphorous release testing of both mixed liquor and WAS streams consisting of operating benchtop reactors, sampling, and analysis of samples + Benchtop nitrification inhibition testing consisting of operating benchtop reactors, sampling, and analysis of samples + Validation testing for instrumentation and analyzers related to nutrient removal monitoring + Developing polymer and alum dose curves for phosphorous removal through benchtop testing and sampling analysis

Qualifications

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EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

College-level coursework in environmental engineering, environmental science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, quantitative analysis, laboratory methodologies, hydrology, ecology, or related fields. Bachelor of Science or Engineering preferred.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license. Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.