Job Description

Co-ops will perform tests and inspections of construction materials of public works projects being built by the Water Department to assure that work performed by contractors and manufacturers complies with contracts, plans, and specifications and meet current standards for work quality.

Engineering Coop positions provide on-site field inspection duties under the direction of a Construction Engineering supervisor. These duties include field documentation of capital program projects, measurements, calculations and testing of installed and proposed products and structures in Water, sewer, green infrastructure, water production, and sewage treatment within the Philadelphia Water Department.

Essential Functions

Some experience using spreadsheets and word processing in a Windows environment is desirable.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:

- Must be enrolled as a full-time student

- Valid driver’s license preferred, though a personal vehicle is not required.

Qualifications

Majors : Sustainability & Innovation, Architectural Studies, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Property Management, Construction Management, Environmental Science

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $18 Undergraduates $20 Grad Students

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Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

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