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Civil Engineering Intern (Local Sewers)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You must be a current college student in Civil/Environmental Engineering or GIS, have local residency, and knowledge of ArcGIS, civil engineering basics, and Microsoft Office.
  • You will create GIS layers, verify ArcGIS polygons, assist with permit intake and documentation, attend meetings, and support inventory and organization of permit records.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in an accredited college or university and will be enrolled in the 2025/2026 school year.
  • Permanent residency within the territorial boundaries of the MWRD (students may attend school outside the territorial boundaries).
  • You must be a citizen or national of the United States, or an individual who is otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Training and experience with ESRI ArcGIS preferred.
  • Basic understanding of civil engineering, topography, and sewer systems.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Software.
  • Familiarity with civil site plans, such as grading plans, sewer atlas, or plan and profile.
  • Applicants must be a current college student seeking a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Responsibilities

  • The intern will create GIS layers related to new Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) permits, conduct mapping research related to previously issued WMO permits, and verify the accuracy of existing ArcGIS polygons.
  • Assist with permit intake process by pre-vetting site development engineering plan sets.
  • Attend pre-application meetings and be responsible for note taking.
  • Assist with populating blank database fields for permits.
  • Assist with scanning permit documents and adding them to the permit archive.
  • Assist with permit records inventory and organization.
  • The intern will need to report to MOBA and to SWRP depending on work needs but will be a 7-hour/day employee.

FAQs

Is the internship paid?

Yes, the internship is paid at a rate of $18.00 per hour.

How long can interns work during the calendar year?

Paid interns are limited to 119 working days per calendar year.

Are there benefits provided to interns?

No, interns do not receive benefits or paid days off.

What documents are required to apply for the internship?

Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, a cover letter, and a resume.

What are the eligibility requirements for the internship?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, have permanent residency within the territorial boundaries of MWRD, and be a citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at the Main Office Building Annex, 111 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

What type of work will the intern be doing?

The intern will assist with GIS layer creation, mapping research related to permits, permit intake processes, note-taking at meetings, and organizing permit records, among other tasks.

What specific skills or experience is preferred for this position?

Training and experience with ESRI ArcGIS, basic understanding of civil engineering and sewer systems, and familiarity with civil site plans are preferred.

What educational background is required for applicants?

Applicants must be current college students seeking a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

How can applicants submit their application materials?

Candidates are required to submit their application materials through the MWRD's Online Employment Center.

The MWRD treats wastewater and manages stormwater for the Chicago region.

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1889
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Mission & Purpose

Established in 1889, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is an award-winning, special purpose government agency responsible for wastewater treatment and stormwater management in Cook County, Illinois. The MWRD provides services throughout an 883 square mile area which includes the City of Chicago and suburban communities. The MWRD serves an equivalent pop. of 10.35 million citizens; 5.25 million people, a commercial and industrial equivalent of 4.5 million people, and a combined sewer overflow of .6 million people. The MWRD's 554 miles of intercepting sewers and force mains range in size from 12 inches to 27 feet in diameter and are fed by approximately 10,000 local sewer system connections. The MWRD's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) is one of the country’s largest public works projects for pollution and flood control. Four tunnel systems total 109 miles of tunnels, nine to 33 feet in diameter and 150 to 300 feet underground, are in operation. Three TARP reservoirs are in operation and construction is in progress on the remaining 6.5 billion gallon portion of the McCook Reservoir. The MWRD owns and operates the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, the world’s largest, in addition to six other plants and 23 pumping stations. Treating an average of 1.4 billion gallons of wastewater each day, the MWRD's total wastewater treatment capacity is over 2 billion gallons per day. The MWRD recycles all biosolids and has an aggressive outreach program.