JOB
The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD or District) is a California Special District responsible for managing and protecting local groundwater resources for over 4 million residents. As a local government agency, WRD ensures that a reliable supply of high-quality groundwater is available through the use of stormwater capture and recycled water. WRD is seeking a motivated intern(s) for our Engineering and Operations Department. The intern(s) will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience supporting various engineering projects and operations of the District’s water and water recycling treatment facilities. Under supervision, this position will generally involve working with professional engineers, the Water Operations Superintendent, and other departments within WRD. Specifically, the position will support project managers on engineering design and construction projects, contract management, operations performance reporting, and various operational needs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Candidate must have basic knowledge of scientific and engineering principles via a minimum of one year of undergraduate study in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering; the ability to apply reasonable level of technical and mechanical aptitude; perform duties in a timely manner with minimal supervision once trained; excellent written, verbal and organizational skills; and working knowledge of basic computing, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations via the Microsoft Office platform. Experience with statistical methods and the principles of water/water recycling/wastewater treatment is a plus. The incumbent must be flexible to work in multiple settings, including office and outdoor areas such as the District’s water treatment facilities.Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university or be a recent college graduate (within 6 months) with a degree in or a closely related to the field of the internship. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.Successful completion of a physical and a background check.Must provide a copy of current college transcript.DurationEach internship is for one 12-month period. The work schedule for interns is intended to be part-time, but extended work schedules may be allowed during school breaks or as the student’s schedule permits.Flexible, part-time (10 to 20 hours per week) schedule coordinated to work with school schedules but will not exceed more than 990 hours in the fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).COMPENSATION: $25.87 per hour for undergraduate and $28.45 per hour for graduate studentsFor purposes of employment, interns are considered temporary employees and are not eligible for any benefits unless required by law.APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until 06/04/2026. WRD reserves the right to fill or close the position at any time, before or after 06/04/2026. To be considered for this opportunity please complete the application process for this position located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wrd. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process, which will include a panel interview and possible written exam. Final candidates must be able to prove legal U.S. residency, pass a background check, and a physical examThe District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
