Engineering Intern (Water Resources)

City of Pomona • Pomona, CA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This recruitment is for an Engineering Intern position within the Water Resources Department. The intern will be directly involved with the operations, maintenance, and design of water, sewer, and storm infrastructure Citywide. The role offers varied exposure to office, field, and interagency aspects of engineering, working directly with the Engineering team and professional Operations staff. This is an exceptional opportunity for students to gain real-life experience in government engineering, prepare for a career, and put their knowledge into action. The internship is classified as at-will, hourly, and part-time, averaging 10-20 hours per week and less than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. The City of Pomona provides an exciting career opportunity for individuals passionate about positively impacting the community, offering an environment that supports both personal and professional growth through meaningful infrastructure projects and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. The position offers a supportive environment, opportunities to make a difference, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Current enrollment as a college/university sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student in the field of Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field
• Completion of a survey and fluids/hydraulics course
• Basic knowledge or understanding of AutoCAD
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required at the time of application
• Strong knowledge of Windows-based systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Capability to use AutoCAD and ArcGIS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Self-starter with adherence to health and safety procedures
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good organizational skills
• Outstanding work ethic
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles
• Passion for producing high-quality work products
• Ability to manage tasks effectively

Nice To Haves

• Personable demeanor

Responsibilities

• Assists with researching and evaluating development impacts of projects and alternatives.
• Prepares spreadsheets, graphs, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Supports regulatory compliance permitting and report preparation.
• Reviews documents and technical publications.
• Assists with the preparation of utility resource mapping using GIS, AutoCAD detail drawing generation, and performs field work including photo documentation.
• Coordinates with local agencies, site assessments, and infrastructure projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters growth.
• Make a Difference: Your work will directly impact the safety and development of Pomona.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree