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Water / Wastewater Engineering Intern

Gainesville Regional Utilities -
Florida

Job Details

Part-time | Internship

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

The Gainesville Regional Utilities Water/Wastewater Engineering Department is seeking an Engineering Student Intern to work alongside engineering staff on projects related to water and wastewater infrastructure and services. This paid internship offers a valuable opportunity for a current student to gain practical experience through a combination of field and office work while collaborating with engineers and subject matter experts and gaining insight into utility operations.

This role is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related field who is detail-oriented, organized, and dependable. The successful candidate will be comfortable conducting research, preparing documentation, and communicating effectively in writing; willing to take initiative across a variety of assignments; and interested in learning more about the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of utility infrastructure.

The internship requires that the student be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, scheduled in blocks of at least four hours, and commit to working for at least two consecutive semesters, with a one-year commitment preferred. Note: This position is based in Gainesville, Florida and requires regular on-site attendance. Relocation assistance is not available.

To be considered for this paid internship, applicants must:

Be a current student enrolled in an accredited college or university
Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
Be pursuing a degree in environmental/civil engineering or a related field
Be available to work on-site in Gainesville, Florida
Be willing to relocate at their own expense, if necessary

Ideal candidates may also have:

Junior standing or higher
Relevant work experience in environmental/civil engineering
Previous internship or co-op experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
GIS software experience
AutoCAD software experience

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. In addition, an eligibility list may be established from this recruitment process and used to fill future vacancies within the same classification.

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Incumbents will undertake a variety of entry-level assignments and projects in support of the Water/Wastewater Engineering Department department. This temporary position provides developmental opportunities for students in business and technical work settings and assists in preparing them for possible future employment in these areas.

Positions allocated to this class report to the direct supervisor and works under general supervision.

Examples of Work

Shadow and train with experienced and accomplished professionals in the assigned area.
Learn and master internal operations, which could include accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, marketing, customer service, and other daily operations.
Assist department and staff with day-to-day operations and tasks.
Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.
Assist with assignments and special projects specific to the department.
Assist in writing reports, conducting research, analyzing data, and making recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
May attend business meetings and networking events.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
Assist with normal office duties such answering phone inquiries, directing calls, and providing basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers.
Provide clerical support by taking memos, maintaining files, and organizing documents; photocopy, fax, scan as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning as a student working toward the completion of an associate, or bachelor degree in a related field.
The student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
Students must be able to work 15 to 20 hours per week.

GRU Competencies

Customer Focus

Role Specific Competencies

Safety

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Relevant work or classroom experience in areas related to the Department.
Basic knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem solving.
Innovative and forward thinking.
Strong research and writing skills are preferred.
Ability to understand and follow moderately-complex oral and written instructions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate complex information and issues clearly and concisely.
Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact collaboratively and productively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds including elected and appointed government officials, Charter Officers, City employees, representatives of other agencies, and the general public.

Physical Requirements

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work-related environmental conditions

Climbing - Rarely/Never

Driving - Rarely/Never

Far Vision Acuity - Often

Fine Manipulation - Often

Foot or Leg Controls - Continually

Gross Manipulation - Often

Hearing - Continually

Keyboarding - Continually

Lifting or Carrying>50 lbs. - Rarely/Never

Near Visual Acuity - Continually

Normal Color Vision - Rarely/Never

Peripheral Vision - Continually

Pushing or Pulling > 50 lbs. - Rarely/Never

Reaching Above Shoulder Level - Rarely/Never

Reaching Overhead-Rarely/Never

Sitting - Often

Speaking - Continually

Standing or Walking - Often

Stooping, Kneeling, or Crawling - Occasionally

Environmental Requirements

Work requires performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

FLSA Exemption Status

Summary

Examples of Work

Education

GRU Competencies

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Requirements

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