About the role#
The Metropolitan Sewer District is looking for a College Co-Op student to join the Wastewater Engineering Division for the Winter 2027 term. This role supports project managers and supervising engineers with the planning, design, and management of sewer-related projects. You will gain experience in government public service while working on sewers, pump stations, and detention basins. The position requires 32 to 40 hours of work per week.
What you'll do#
- Provide planning, design, and project management support to project managers and supervising engineers.
- Assist with GIS map development and review construction submittals.
- Review invoices charged to MSD projects.
- Develop mailing lists and communications for public outreach.
- Attend training related to civil and environmental engineering.
- Visit active construction sites to observe application of project plans and document testing.
- Support tap permits, plan review, utility review, and the local sewer assessment program.
- Assist with issuing permits for sewer-related construction and review sanitary sewer designs.
- Support sewer extension projects and aid in the development of internal processes to enhance program delivery.
- Troubleshoot development-related impacts on the public sewer system.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited institution with at least two semesters of undergraduate coursework completed.
- Majors in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- A basic understanding of MS Office.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Individuals under eighteen must provide a work permit.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
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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