Engineering Intern

Job Description
Pay Rate: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.
Position Purpose:
The Engineering Intern provides process engineering support with field data collection, monitoring, and data analysis for the Engineering Department. The intern position works to provide up-to-date information on the critical membrane processes, nitrification systems, and recycled water treatment system at one of the largest water recycling facilities in the country. The desired candidate should be a sophomore or junior majoring in engineering at an accredited college/university. The position is a yearlong internship.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Reports to the Engineering Manager.
The position requires the selected candidate to work between 16-20 hours per week during the calendar year. The position is not entitled to any company benefits.
Perform field data collection on various MF/RO Processes, recycled water, and nitrification system process
Collect, compile, and analyze water recycling data for reports, monitoring, and process control.
Perform process troubleshooting under the guidance of Process Engineers.
May oversee small-scale projects for process optimization or safety improvement.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the candidate will be in both an office setting and an industrial facility environment.
The candidate is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The candidate may be exposed to chemicals, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibrations.
The candidate may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground, and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.
The candidate will be provided and is required to wear personal protective equipment such as high visibility vest, safety-toed boots/shoes, safety glasses, and hard-hat.