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Treatment Plant Operations Intern (Administrative Unit)

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

22d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You should be a junior or senior engineering student with good communication skills, MS Excel and Word proficiency, basic engineering knowledge, and reliable transportation.
  • You will assist with sampling, lab analysis, IEPA reporting, instrumentation, case studies, maintenance projects, contract admin, site visits, and asset management tasks.

Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
  • An understanding of basic Engineering principles and practices.
  • An exposure to wastewater treatment principles is a plus, but not required.
  • Reliable transportation. Intern will be split between 3 North Area plants (Egan/Kirie/Hanover Park) but will be stationed at only one plant each day.
  • Currently enrolled college student attending an accredited school or university majoring in civil, environmental, mechanical or chemical engineering.
  • Entering 3rd or 4th year of engineering school.

Responsibilities

  • sampling activities,
  • laboratory analysis,
  • IEPA reporting protocols,
  • and learn about instrumentation for process control.
  • Throughout the assignment, the intern will help with case studies and analysis of current data, actively discussing recommended solutions to ongoing challenges.
  • assist the plant engineer in ongoing Maintenance and Operations projects,
  • contract administration,
  • site visits for ongoing construction projects,
  • work with Asset Management database,
  • and any other relevant projects.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Treatment Plant Operations Intern position?

The primary focus is on wastewater management, while also providing opportunities to gain knowledge and practical experience in various functions within the Maintenance and Operations Department.

How long is the internship program?

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

What is the hourly wage for the internship position?

The internship position offers a wage of $18.00 per hour.

What documents are required to apply for the internship?

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

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

Candidates 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 must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Where will the intern be working?

The intern will be working between three plant locations: Egan Water Reclamation Plant, Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plant.

What kind of tasks will the intern be involved in?

The intern will participate in sampling activities, laboratory analysis, IEPA reporting protocols, learn about instrumentation for process control, assist with maintenance and operations projects, and support contract administration among other tasks.

What are the minimum qualifications needed for this internship?

Minimum qualifications include good oral and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Excel and Word, an understanding of basic engineering principles, exposure to wastewater treatment principles is a plus but not required, and reliable transportation.

Is prior experience in wastewater treatment necessary for this internship?

No, prior experience in wastewater treatment is not required, although exposure to the principles is a plus.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in civil, environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering and should be entering their 3rd or 4th year of engineering school.

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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.