COLLEGE CO-OP (WASTEWATER ENGINEERING) Project Management

City of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cincinnati’s MSD Wastewater Engineering Division offers a Project Management co-op for undergraduates. Interns will support planning, design, and project management tasks, gaining exposure to GIS, permit reviews, and field observations.

You'll learn from engineers, assist with submittals and public communications, and participate in field visits to understand sewer systems and capital projects while developing professional skills in a real government environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergraduate and completed at least two semesters.
• Basic understanding of MS Office.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS experience beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and supervising engineers in planning and design tasks.
• Assist with GIS map development and review construction submittals.
• Attend training related to civil and environmental engineering.
• Visit active construction sites to observe project plans in action.
• Assist with issuing sewer permits and reviewing sanitary sewer designs.

Skills

GIS

MSD rules

Engineering design standards

Construction standards

Permitting

Sewer planning

Project cost estimation

Customer service

Education

Completed two semesters of undergraduate coursework

Basic understanding of MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MSD GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Priority Deadline

The Priority Deadline for applications is 11 November 2027. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on 20 November 2027. If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of 15 November 2027. All applications are accepted through the posting close date.

All applicants should have availability for work scheduled 32 - 40 hours per week.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email provided during the application process.

Interns/Co-ops/Externs for the City of Cincinnati may be performing duties in any potential field within the City's structure. These fields may include office-level work/assignments, fieldwork, and/or civic services. The nature of the work will be based on areas of interest, degree programs, or organizational needs. Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

MSD WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DIVISION - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Mission

Provide planning, design, and project management support to project managers and supervising engineers in the Project Management branch, with emphasis on supporting the Project Managers. Learn aspects of project management by assisting with GIS map development, assist in review of invoices charged to MSD projects, assist in review of construction submittals, develop mailing lists and communications for public communications, and attend training related to civil and environmental engineering. Visit active construction sites to see application of project plans and associated documentation and observe testing under the supervision of an engineer or construction inspector.

Provide support to tap permits, plan review, utility review and local sewer assessment program in Development Services section. Candidate will assist with issuing permits for sewer-related construction, reviewing sanitary sewer designs, supporting sewer extension projects, and aiding in the development of internal processes to enhance program delivery.

Purpose

Gain experience in and understand government public service while providing design and project management support to Project Managers. Provide assistance with a variety of tasks related to planning, design, and construction of sewers, pump stations, detention basins, and other conveyance-related items. Candidates will be occasionally in the field for observation, and document sewer testing results.

Gain experience and knowledge related to the fast-paced environment of private/public development within MSD’s service area. Candidates will use best engineering judgement to troubleshoot development-related impacts on the public sewer system. Work involves close coordination with engineering (planning, design, inspections, GIS, records, surveying, and etc.), and operations to ensure consistency and clear communication between all parties with different areas of responsibility.

Overview

Be an effective member in a multi-disciplinary team assisting teammates in a professional working environment.

Develop communication skills. Learn about project management, specifically planning, design, property acquisition, and construction of various projects. Learn about civil engineering, especially wastewater treatment, sewer design and project management. Assume responsibility for your actions and act in an ethical manner.

Expectations

Learn the basics of: GIS, MSD rules and regulations, engineering design standards, construction standards, stormwater detention, permitting, assessment sewer planning and concept level design, project legislation, in-house design, construction cost estimation, and customer service.

Utilize various software platforms to prepare project exhibits. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as workflow changes.

Deliverables

• Budget: Invoice Review


• Logistics: Scheduling


• Training: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MSD GIS, Microsoft Office


• Capital Delivery and Development Processes and Stakeholders

Co-Op Learning Milestones

• Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D


• Basic understanding of gravity sanitary sewer planning, design, and construction


• Basic understanding of the legislative process for assessment sewer projects


• Basic understanding on project and construction budgets


• Basic understanding of MSD GIS


• Basic understanding of MSD’s organizational structure and responsibilities

Education

• Completed two semesters of undergraduate coursework


• Basic understanding of MS Office

AutoCAD and/or GIS experience beneficial but not necessary

In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op Program

• Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States


• Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit


• Be enrolled in an accredited institution and have completed 2 semesters of undergraduate coursework


• Have a basic understanding of MS Office


• Submit a City job application for employment


• Pass a background check and drug screen