Water Infrastructure Engineering Intern

Western Virginia Water Authority; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engineering Intern will support the Engineering Services divisions by assisting with technical and analytical tasks critical to the utility's infrastructure projects. This role offers hands-on experience in water and wastewater engineering, providing the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects within a collaborative environment.

The Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers, project managers, and other utility professionals, developing

Qualifications

• Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must be detailed-oriented.
• Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and project management tasks for ongoing infrastructure projects, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, memos, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits and fieldwork activities to gain an understanding of water and wastewater facilities, distribution systems, and asset condition assessments.
• Gather and organize data related to water distribution, wastewater collection system, asset conditions, and system performance metrics.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited program

Full-time student

Tools

GIS software

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

The Engineering Intern will support the Engineering Services divisions by assisting with technical and analytical tasks critical to the utility's infrastructure projects. This role offers hands-on experience in water and wastewater engineering, providing the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects within a collaborative environment.

The Engineering Intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers, project managers, and other utility professionals, developing