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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a degree program, reside within MWRD boundaries, be a U.S. citizen or authorized worker, have one year of engineering coursework, and own private transportation.
  • You will assist with scheduling and monitoring service contracts, review PM procedures, verify MMS data, and support maintenance of valves, pumps, sewage screens, conveyors, and sluice gates.

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.
  • Potential candidates should have mechanical aptitude in an engineering field of study.
  • Candidates should have no less than one year of engineering or sub-engineering classwork.
  • The Intern should have basic Engineering/Technical science knowledge.
  • The Intern should have their own private transportation for starting or ending the day at remote field locations.
  • Applicants must be a current graduate or undergraduate student seeking a degree in any field of engineering.
  • At least one year of engineering or sub-engineering classwork.

Responsibilities

  • The Intern will assist with the scheduling and construction phase monitoring of service contracts such as Rehabilitation of Rotating Assemblies, SEPA Station Equipment Replacement.
  • The Intern will also assist with reviewing PM procedures, MMS data verification and reference document attachments for maintenance support of assets used in MWRD operations; components include but are not limited to: valves, pump components, sewage screens, conveyors and sluice gates.

FAQs

What is the pay for the Mechanical Engineering Intern position?

The Mechanical Engineering Intern position offers a pay rate of $18.00 per hour.

What is the duration limit for the paid internship?

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

What are the required documents to apply for the internship?

Candidates must submit a letter of recommendation, a cover letter stating their interest in the position, and a resume.

What are the eligibility requirements for applicants?

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

Where will the internship take place?

The internship will take place at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant located at 400 West 130th Street, Chicago, IL 60628.

Is prior engineering experience required to apply for the internship?

While prior engineering experience isn't mandatory, candidates should have completed at least one year of engineering or sub-engineering classwork.

What kind of tasks will the Mechanical Engineering Intern be responsible for?

The Intern will assist with scheduling and monitoring service contracts, reviewing PM procedures, MMS data verification, and supporting maintenance for various assets used in MWRD operations.

Is transportation required for the internship position?

Yes, the Intern should have their own private transportation for starting or ending the day at remote field locations.

How can I ask questions regarding the internship program?

Questions regarding the internship program can be directed to MWRDInternships@mwrd.org.

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

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

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1889
Founded Year

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.