About the role#
The Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking a College Co-Op for the Winter 2027 term. This position offers hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment, focusing on the intersection of data collection, infrastructure performance, and civil engineering. You will work within a team to balance data quality with project constraints while developing communication skills with both engineers and maintenance staff.
What you'll do#
- Develop tools to improve response time and reduce costs for infrastructure data collection.
- Build an acoustic system for detecting stormwater pipe connections, including hardware research, coding, and field testing.
- Refine LiDAR data collection to create 3D point clouds and renderings of infrastructure.
- Apply artificial intelligence to analyze data from flow meters, LiDAR, and acoustic testing.
- Use ArcGIS to log data and perform regional analysis.
- Develop Python routines to automate repetitive tasks and assist with archiving records.
- Work with microcomputers, controllers, sensors, and 3D printing equipment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Successful completion of Calculus I with a grade of A- or better.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher in collegiate math and science courses.
- Familiarity with Fourier transforms, wave functions, and wave propagation principles.
- Experience collecting, processing, and exporting large datasets using trigonometric functions.
- Proficiency with Linux and Microsoft operating systems.
- Resourcefulness in troubleshooting sensors and hardware.
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Work is on-site at the Metropolitan Sewer District engineering facility.
- This is a part-time role requiring 32 to 40 hours per week.
About City of Cincinnati
The City of Cincinnati operates as a government agency based in Ohio. It was founded in 1819 and currently employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. The organization provides municipal services and infrastructure to the local community. Its operations support a diverse range of businesses and residential neighborhoods within the Ohio River Valley.
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