Intern, Data Management Quality Assurance

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority • Southborough, MA

6d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary:
The Quality Assurance group at Southborough has an opening for summer intern. Works under the general supervision of the Program Manager, Data Management.

Requirements

• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Access required.
• Experience running data queries using SQL or other query application tools.
• Interest in and ability to learn new data analysis tools quickly.
• The preferred candidate will be at least a junior in a college degree program in environmental or water resource engineering, or a physics/chemistry/biology degree with strong data analysis experience.
• The candidate should have some scripting, coding and data management skills.
• Internship duration: May-August

Nice To Haves

• Statistical and/or process modeling experience using R, MATLAB or other similar tools strongly preferred.
• Scripting and coding skills using Python, VB or other similar programming languages preferred.
• Coursework in chemistry, hydraulics and statistics is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with developing software tools (using MATLAB, python or R) that will facilitate complex analysis of consolidated water quality lab results, online analyzers and operational data.
• Possible projects may include development of spatial tools (GIS) for analysis and monitoring of distribution system water quality.
• Research and test report generation tools that will allow fully automated integration of various water quality data sources.
• Develop scripts to automate analysis and data visualizations for real time analysis of water quality data.
• Develop scripts using MATLAB or other tools to automate report generation.
• Write and verify data queries using SQL or other query application tools.
• Assist with various other water quality data collection, analysis and modeling projects as skills and time allow.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern