Intern - Stormwater Water Quality

Alachua County; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Alachua County’s Environmental Protection Department, Water Resources Program, is seeking a part-time Engineering Intern to support stormwater water-quality initiatives through design review, project tracking, data reporting, field visits, and environmental monitoring. The internship requires current enrollment in a college, university, or technical school, with a background check prior to employment.

The program extends into summer 2027, with scheduling flexibility for up to 20 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university; or at a technical school taking college-level courses.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing design plans and supporting the development review process.
• Conducting research and literature reviews to inform new initiatives.
• Tracking and documenting low-impact development projects.
• Developing and reporting stormwater quality program metrics.
• Conducting educational site visits to local projects.
• Assisting with water-quality monitoring and water-conservation initiatives.

Job description

Alachua County’s Environmental Protection Department, Water Resources Program, is seeking a part-time Engineering Intern to support stormwater water-quality initiatives through design review, project tracking, data reporting, field visits, and environmental monitoring.

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university; or at a technical school taking college-level courses. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required prior to employment.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT $18.50/HOUR

GRADUATE STUDENT $19.00/HOUR

As an Engineering Student Intern with Alachua County’s Water Resources Program, you will support the Stormwater Water Quality Program. This internship is designed for currently enrolled college engineering students interested in a variety of responsibilities, including engineering calculations, project review and tracking, and hands-on environmental work.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary internship contingent upon continued enrollment in college. The ideal candidate will be available Monday through Friday for half-day to full-day shifts of at least four hours, for up to 20 hours per week, depending on workload and candidate availability. The internship is intended to extend through summer 2027, with the end date dependent on the selected candidate’s enrollment and availability.

Desired qualifications include basic knowledge of stormwater processes and calculations; strong problem-solving and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; and an interest in water quality, low-impact development, nature-based solutions, and fieldwork. Experience with ArcGIS is preferred.

The following duties are not exhaustive but represent how an intern can expect to spend most of their time:

• Reviewing design plans through the County’s development review process.
• Conducting research and literature reviews to inform new initiatives.
• Tracking and documenting low-impact development projects.
• Developing and reporting stormwater quality program metrics.
• Conducting educational site visits to local projects.
• Assisting with water-quality monitoring and water-conservation initiatives.