Engineering Intern

Position SummaryEngineering Internship Learning Objectives & Outcomes:General Work Experience, Project Experience (Plan/Drawing Review), Experimental Design, Sampling, Lab Experience, Experience with typical water/wastewater, monitoring and sampling equipment, Data Processing, Familiarity with NPDES Permitting, Cogeneration Experience, Wastewater Treatment Process ExperienceEssential FunctionsAssist the Engineer(s) with field work, research, projects, and routine office tasks.Field work includes:Checking process equipment—such as pumps, valves, meters, bar screens, tank levels, and flow rates—integral to plant operationsCollect data from in-situ meters at various points throughout the plant.Assist the engineer in coordinating procedures for shutdowns related to maintenance, construction, or other issues.Office work includes:Filing daily, weekly, and monthly data reportsPreparing and entering plant operations data into the plant databaseAssisting the plant engineer with data collection and research studies for plant processesHelping prepare analytical and statistical reports evaluating dataAssisting in troubleshooting process issuesPerforming other tasks as assigned by the plant engineerAdditionally:Opportunities to learn about and assist in managing the biological processes of the treatment process.Help Process Engineers with Nitrification/Denitrification studies,Collect samples and perform laboratory analysis using a range of techniques and equipment including but notlimited to: Hach DR3900, YSI 6050020 Pro20data, YSI ProDSS, and Compound MicroscopeAnalyze and prepare process data using Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft AccessPrepare presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.Updating the process flow diagram, organization chart, and filing log sheets.Performing research, locating engineering drawings from the library, and filing.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesRequired Competencies:Interpersonal and Occupational Skills such as communication, attitude and attendanceBasic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookDesired Competencies:Familiarity with the wastewater treatment processUnderstanding of water and environmental chemistry