Engineering Internship- Seasonal

At Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., we know that water is a precious resource - one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That's why we take seriously our mission: protecting and providing Earth's most essential resource. At Aqua, we are guided by a set of principles that embody the character of our company and inspire our work together. They are embedded within our business practices and our behavior. We are proud to be united by integrity, respect and the pursuit of excellence to be the best we can be for the customers and communities we serve.

Together, the women and men of Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. serve 1 million customers across eight states. Aqua uses science, technology, capital investments, and amazing talent to provide communities with clean, safe drinking water and responsibly return wastewater to our rivers and streams. Join our team and make a difference!

Aqua is currently hiring 2 Engineer Interns for 12 weeks to start mid-May. Seeking Engineering students who have an interest and passion for our industry and mission of protecting and providing Earth's most essential resource.

JOB SUMMARY:

The engineering internship will provide an overview of the exciting opportunities available to engineers in the water/wastewater industry. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to see how Aqua supports SEPA communities and provides resiliency and sustainability. They will be involved in various engineering, operations, and construction projects with a team of water & wastewater engineers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Collect and analyze data under the supervision of an engineer.
• Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations.
• Identify discrepancies in results and propose solutions.
• Shop drawing review of vertical and horizontal capital construction projects
• Prepare/update basic drawings, visual aids, maps and tabular information.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned, including assorted field work
• Pay Rate $15.00/ hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must major in engineering ( civil, environmental, mechanical, water/wastewater)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with computers & work systems such as Microsoft office, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal staff, consultants, municipalities and regulators.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules
• Ability to work effectively in a team-fostered, multi-tasking environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Field work using a company car will be required at times.

Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).