Engineering Assistant Intern

Golden State Water Company; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Golden State Water Company in California offers an Engineering Assistant Internship. The role supports the Engineering Planning Department with data compilation, GIS model maintenance, and research tasks under supervision.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Civil Engineering, proficient in Microsoft Office, and have strong written and verbal communication skills. This internship emphasizes analytical problem solving and task organization within an office and field-support context.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Civil Engineering coursework at an accredited college.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks.
• Physical tasks may include standing, walking, bending, lifting, typing, and other duties.

Responsibilities

• Compile data for asset management functions (Master Plans, pipeline replacement analysis, cost database, conditional assessments).
• Perform complex data analyses using Microsoft Excel.
• Provide research for EPD responses to data requests.
• Update documents and exhibits (Microsoft Word, GIS).
• Update, maintain and utilize GIS-based hydraulic models.
• Perform other routine research and drafting tasks.
• Work under immediate supervision.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Organized and detail-oriented

Task prioritization

Education

Civil Engineering coursework

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

POSITION DEFINITION: Engineering Assistant Internship

Job Functions

• Under direction from the Engineering Planning Department (EPD) Senior Civil Engineer, the Engineering Assistant performs the following tasks:
  • Compiles data for various asset management functions (Master Plans, pipeline replacement analysis, cost database, conditional assessments, etc.)
  • Performs complex data analyses using Microsoft Excel
  • Provides research for EPD responses to GSWC/PUC-related data requests
  • Updates documents and exhibits (Microsoft Word, GIS)
  • Updates, maintains and utilizes GIS-based hydraulic models
  • Other routine research and drafting tasks
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works under immediate supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a course of study in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks.
• May include but not limited to standing, walking, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, lifting, reaching, stooping and crouching, color determination, typing, sitting, reading, speaking and listening.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age over 40, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.