Maintenance and Operations Intern

MWRD•Skokie, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is seeking a Maintenance Engineer Intern in the Maintenance and Operations Department. The intern will gain knowledge of contract administration, maintenance management, and parts procurement. This internship offers paid positions with a focus on wastewater management, providing opportunities to gain knowledge and practical experience in a wide range of functions within each department. Paid interns are limited to 119 working days per calendar year and receive $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in an accredited college or university and will be enrolled in the 2026/2027 school year.
Permanent residency within the territorial boundaries of the MWRD (students may attend school outside the territorial boundaries).
Must be a citizen or national of the United States, or an individual who is otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.
Proficient utilizing computers and has experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to multi-task
Can work both independently and in a team-environment
Applicants must be a current graduate or undergraduate student seeking a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

Support the Assistant Master Mechanics and Master Mechanic II with maintenance tasks, including corrective work order follow-up, backlog management, and creating or updating preventive maintenance work orders in the District’s maintenance management system, Mainsaver.
Collaborate with the Parts Procurement Group to enter purchase requisitions and order materials through existing open purchase orders or District purchase cards.