Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
JOB POSITION: Part-Time, MWD Engineering Co-Op Intern
DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Education
DATE AVAILABLE: July 7, 2026
WORK LOCATION: Downtown Los Angeles and other project sites including Culver City, Monterey Park, and or La Verne.
ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
SUMMARY: Under the general direction of a Metropolitan Engineer, Students will participate in the Engineering Services Group Cooperative Education Program through Metropolitan, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc., and Cal Poly Pomona’s Center for Community Engagement. The program is designed to enhance students’ academic curriculum along with work experience.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):
Under the direction of a Metropolitan Engineer, you may perform the following:
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Engineering analyses
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Engineering work such as calculations, design details, and various estimates for (e.g., water treatment facilities and distribution systems)
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Preparation of reports, spreadsheets, presentations, project schedules, and/or budgeting
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Research and data analyses
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Support fabrication inspection of structural steel, welded steel pipe, and other misc. duties at district facilities
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Support field inspections, materials testing, related duties including maintaining project records
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Participation in field work, site visits, and business support as required
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Maintaining and filing of project records and technical standards and other project and business support work as required
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Conduct yourself in an honest, conscientious, and courteous manner at all times, showing respect for persons of all backgrounds, races, genders, interests, and abilities.
- Develop individual respect for one another, respect for personal and the University as a whole.
- Demonstrate an investment in student leadership.
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Ability to adhere to a regular work schedule and work weekends and holidays as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year B.S. Engineering program with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5
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Sophomore, junior, or early senior status.
- Seniors graduating in the timeframe of the Co-op program are ineligible to apply
- Completion of at least one year of satisfactory study in Engineering and relevant course work needed to perform the duties of the internship
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Eligible to work in the U.S.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Working knowledge of MS Office or other software (e.g., Adobe Pro, Blue Beam)
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Coursework or experience in drafting/drawing preparation; static, dynamic, intermediate structural analysis; strength of material, surveying, and soil mechanics
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Knowledge of mechanical equipment, welding processes, nondestructive testing, construction means and methods, water treatment plant operations, and water distribution systems
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS: Any students driving their personal vehicles to Metropolitan work and project locations, including Union Station, must provide proof to the Foundation of a valid California Driver’s License and personal automobile Liability Insurance as required by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles prior to beginning service with Metropolitan, if selected.
BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY: Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is committed to protecting the health, well-being, and safety of its campus community and assets. In furtherance of these goals, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will give an individualized assessment to any information regarding the criminal conviction history that the applicant submits for consideration such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to [email protected].
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
