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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Intern - Undergraduate:- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Intern -Graduate:- Enrolled in an accredited college or university graduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Intern - Post Graduate:- Enrolled in an accredited college or university post-graduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Preferred Qualifications Pay Range
The starting hourly rate for this internship is $21.63, with compensation based on level of education.
Division Name Austin Water Utility EEO Category Para-Prof Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Intern - Undergraduate
Intern - Graduate
Intern Post-Graduate
Desired Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Intern - Undergraduate
Intern - Graduate
Intern Post-Graduate
Regular/Temporary Temporary (No benefits) EEO/AA Statement
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Posting Detail Information
How many vacant positions? 1 Posting Title Intern - Undergraduate, or Intern Graduate or Intern Post-Graduate - (Process Engineering) Type of Posting External Job Search Category Internships Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation Full/Part Time Full-Time Department Austin Water Utility Location 625 E. 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 About Department & Key Responsibilities
Austin Water is seeking a Civil or Environmental Engineering Student or student with similar training to join our Systems Planning Division. This team plans new utility infrastructure, uses hydraulic models for analysis of water, wastewater, reclaimed water and water supply systems, and reviews infrastructure plans relating to growth in Austin.
The purpose of this position is to perform duties to support Austin Water’s Wastewater Systems Planning Team, including various engineering and technical tasks as assigned. Examples of potential tasks include:
1. Assist with updates to InfoWorks ICM Hydraulic Models for the City’s Wastewater System.
2. Review of Wastewater As-Built and Profile drawings to aid in accurately reflecting existing wastewater infrastructure in the City’s Hydraulic models.
3. Review, QA/QC, and preparation of Wastewater Collection System Flow Monitoring data for hydraulic modeling and analysis.
4. Utilize GIS to update relevant Wastewater feature classes needed for capacity planning analysis.
5. Assist with documentation of the City’s Standard Wastewater Hydraulic Modeling Procedures.
6. Assist with Wastewater Regional Planning efforts in areas of the City which are currently experiencing growth.
Days and Hours Monday -Friday 8:00-5:00 *Hours may vary depending upon business needs Physical Demands Job Close Date 05/26/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
This summer internship is anticipated to start in late June and requires candidates to work a hybrid schedule, including reporting to our downtown Austin office for in-person days. Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
Preferred Fields of Study
Civil/Environmental engineering or Related Fields
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Intern - Undergraduate position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?- Yes
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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