Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern Salary $12.75 - $16.00 Hourly Location Gainesville, FL Job Type Part-Time Temporary Department ELECTRIC UTILITY FUND Job Number 010-07853 Closing 11/25/2018 11:59 PM Eastern Job Ad GRU's Water/Wastewater Engineering Department is looking for an Engineering Intern to work in the Environmental and/or Civil Groups of the department. The ideal intern will have a background in Environmental and/or Civil Engineering and have flexibility and willingness to tackle any assignment, even if it means getting dirty and/or wet. In addition to our competitive pay and great work environment, our Internship Program offers many benefits such as introducing students to Water/Wastewater utility service via practical work experience with a flexible schedule, making available a network of professionals in each student's chosen career field and allowing students to apply their academic knowledge in the "real world." To be considered for this paid internship, candidate must meet the following requirements: A student currently working towards an A.A. or Bachelor's degree in either Environmental or Civil Engineering and possessing at least a 2.0 GPA. Student must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Preferably 20 hours a week in (4-8 hour) blocks of time. Student must be available to work at least a minimum of two consecutive semesters. Minimum of one (1) year is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as an intern or in a co-op program in the Environmental or Civil Engineering field. AutoCAD software experience Water/wastewater/reclaimed water facility infrastructure knowledge GIS software (Esri ArcGIS desired) and knowledge of GIS theory and principals Microsoft Office experience, specifically Excel expertise Summary of the roles and responsibilities of an Engineering Intern: Assist staff with environmental regulatory projects and routine tasks consisting of water quality and water conservation efforts Assist staff with new development efforts consisting of hydraulic water modeling, hydrant fire flows and design drawing review/scanning Assist staff with civil and/or environmental design projects such as treatment plant infrastructure design, lift station design, treatment wetlands and linear infrastructure improvement projects Assist staff with field data collection efforts such as wetland sampling, water quality sampling and GIS mapping Assist staff with data analysis efforts involving extensive use of GIS data and Excel data Assist staff with local engineering outreach and organization efforts such as AWWA and ASCE. Job Description The City of Gainesville serves its citizens by providing police and fire protection, code enforcement, land use planning, road and traffic light system maintenance, parks, recycling services, small business development and cultural events, to name just a few. Throughout the year based on departmental need, we have paid and unpaid Internship opportunities that allow students to assist us in delivering first-class service to Gainesville! Our Internships span from one to twelve months. Departments that have hosted Interns are: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Human Resources Gainesville Police Department Gainesville Fire Rescue Office of Management & Budget Finance Equal Opportunity Community Redevelopment Marketing & Communication Public Works To be eligible for a City of Gainesville Internship, you must be currently enrolled in an institution of higher education and possess at least a 2.0 GPA. In addition to our competitive pay -- if you are a paid Intern -- and a great work environment, our Internship Program offers many benefits such as introducing students to government service via practical work experience with a flexible schedule, making available a network of professionals in each student's chosen career field and allowing students to apply their academic knowledge in the "real world." The selection process may include examinations, interviews, assessment centers, practical skills, etc. Background checks will be conducted on all new hires. Drug testing and credit checks may be required for certain positions. A Florida driver license with a good driving record may be required for some positions. TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES DO NOT RECEIVE BENEFITS. 01 Please select the option below that best describes your level of education in college. Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate level Engineering 02 Indicate below the number of internships you have participated in. have not previously interned one internship two internships three of more internships 03 Is your current GPA above a 2.0? Yes No 04 Is the major you are currently studying environmental or civil engineering ? Yes No 05 If you answered "No" to the above question; please explain your interest and preparation for this internship 06 Please select from the option below where you initially learned about this employment opportunity: City of Gainesville Website Governmentjobs.com Career Source Word of Mouth College Job Posting Other Prefer not to disclose Guardian Recruiter Professional Diversity Network PDN 07 If you selected "Other" from the above option, please identify the event, activity or source where you initially learned about this employment opportunity. Please type N/A if this question does not apply to you.* Required Question Agency City of Gainesville Address 222 E. University Ave PO BOX 490 Gainesville, Florida, 32627 Website