Corrosion Engineering Intern

Denver Water • Denver, CO

22d • Onsite

About The Position

This intern position will be responsible for supporting the Corrosion
Engineering section by collecting cathodic protection data, field verifying
corrosion assets in GIS, and performing various other duties including
inspection and maintenance. Data gathered through this internship will be
utilized to prioritize future cathodic protection (CP) upgrade projects and
assist in data analysis.

This intern will join the Engineering division and will:

Perform measurements on Cathodic Protection (CP) test stations using a
voltmeter, reference electrode, tablet, and GPS unit.
Repair test stations by replacing broken or missing parts. This may include
excavating and replacing test station posts, splicing conductors, replacing
terminal board cards, and terminating conductor ends with ring terminals as
needed.
Perform field verification of CP assets against a GIS database and note
issues and discrepancies.
Perform preventative maintenance of CP test stations including painting,
installation of new terminal board cards, and updating conductor
terminations.
Perform inspections of new and existing assets, documenting condition, and
providing reports.
Drive a Denver Water vehicle as part of duties.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Ability/desire to work independently or in a team
• Good communications skills
• Working knowledge of computers and/ or mapping applications (CAD, GIS, databases).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical and engineering (CAD) drawings
• Understanding of GIS and general mapping principles, map projections, coordinate systems
• Ability to use, or learn to use, GPS equipment.
• Ability to perform software applications using programs such as Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, and other private and public sector organizations.
• Operate pickup truck and navigate roadways and Denver Water right-of-ways.
• The candidate must currently be a student attending college/university.
• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student majoring in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Current Colorado driver’s license class “R”, with a satisfactory driving record required.
• A background check including education and criminal history.
• A motor vehicle background check.
• A pre-placement clinic appointment which may include a physical, drug and alcohol test, strength test, and worker’s compensation background test.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurements on Cathodic Protection (CP) test stations using a voltmeter, reference electrode, tablet, and GPS unit.
• Repair test stations by replacing broken or missing parts. This may include excavating and replacing test station posts, splicing conductors, replacing terminal board cards, and terminating conductor ends with ring terminals as needed.
• Perform field verification of CP assets against a GIS database and note issues and discrepancies.
• Perform preventative maintenance of CP test stations including painting, installation of new terminal board cards, and updating conductor terminations.
• Perform inspections of new and existing assets, documenting condition, and providing reports.
• Drive a Denver Water vehicle as part of duties.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• holiday pay
• Accrued Paid Sick Leave. Interns and Denver Water Temps accrue one hour of Accrued Paid Sick Leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees