About the role#
The Capital Improvement Planning Graduate Intern supports the development of portfolio-level risk management tools for the Capital Improvement Program. You will gain hands-on experience with project delivery, risk identification, and project controls. This role involves working with the Capital Improvement Planning group to gather data, support system integration, and produce analyses that help leadership make decisions.
What you'll do#
- Create dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate risk insights.
- Collect, organize, and refine data related to risk, schedules, and budgets for portfolio analysis.
- Participate in risk identification and quantification workshops, documenting key outcomes.
- Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to gather and evaluate risk factors.
- Support the development and testing of Program Management Information System features.
- Join field visits with the Capital Improvement Planning group to understand infrastructure operations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a master's or doctoral degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Current enrollment in a degree program related to the internship.
- Good academic standing and classification as a rising sophomore or higher.
- Ability to commit to at least 20 hours of work per week.
- Ability to commit to the position for at least two months.
- Graduate degree enrollment in engineering or construction management is preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are preferred.
- Experience or interest in project controls, risk management, or data-driven problem solving is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and with technical or non-technical teams is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: 9300 W. Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan.
- Modality: Hybrid work is available for those with a professional remote workspace.
- Compensation: $21.68 per hour.
- Employment: Part-time, rolling term.
About Great Lakes Water Authority
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a regional water and sewer utility based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 2016, the organization manages water and wastewater services for 126 municipalities across seven counties. It serves approximately 3.9 million customers, representing nearly 40 percent of Michigan water users. The authority operates through a regional collaboration between the City of Detroit and surrounding counties to maintain infrastructure and environmental compliance.
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