About the role#
The Water Engineering Intern supports active and pending capital improvement projects at the Great Lakes Water Authority. You will work alongside our engineering team to manage project plans, design documents, and construction records. This role involves both office-based tasks and field work to support our water and wastewater infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Assist the engineering team with design document development, including RFP specifications and drawings.
- Review shop drawings and construction submittals.
- Visit operational plants to collect and verify design information.
- Attend construction site visits for meetings and work verification.
- Perform data synthesis and analysis.
- Provide technical support and assist with document review for plant operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor, or master degree program in Civil or Environmental Engineering at an accredited college or university.
- Standing as a rising sophomore or higher.
- Ability to commit to at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of two months.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with managing large data sets in Excel.
- Ability to follow security and safety policies at all times.
- Relevant college coursework that aligns with engineering project requirements.
Location & details#
- Location: Detroit, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid internship.
- Schedule: 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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