Mechanical Engineering Intern

Denver Water • Denver, CO

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Team is in the Programs and Projects Section of
Engineering. Seven Mechanical Engineers work on Capital Improvement projects and
Operational Projects that keep our system running smoothly.

Internship Project Description:

This intern will join the Mechanical Engineering Team in the Programs and
Projects Section of Engineering and will assist other Professional Engineers and
Engineering Associates working on:

Mechanical systems related to Pump Stations, Hydroelectric Power Plants,
Valve Vaults, Water Treatment Plants, Reservoir Outlet Works, Gates, Valves,
Hydraulic Power Units, HVAC and ancillary systems
System design and operation troubleshooting and calculations
Contract Management and Services During Construction including technical
reviews conforming to material specifications, site visits and inspections,
equipment start up and commissioning
Site inspections to verify proper operating parameters.
Studies to improve operational efficiency
Scanning, organizing, and filing of project documents

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this intern project:

Attention to detail
Ability/desire to work independently and with a team
Good communication skills
Technical writing experience
Affinity towards construction and building meaningful projects that improve
the quality of life in the Denver Metro area
Self-motivated
Inquisitive
Enjoy working as a team and advancing projects from design through
construction
Experience using engineering calculation software such as MATLAB, Mathcad,
Engineering Equation Solver, or similar.
Previous coursework in Classical Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics,
Heat Transfer, Introductory Electrical Circuits, Numerical
Methods/Programming, and Machine Design is preferred.

During the Summer Intern Program, there are three(3) mandatory events.

Intern positions do not come with any benefits other than holiday pay and
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 [https://cdle.colorado.gov/hfwa].

Hiring Criteria:

The position may be a paid position and/or for school credit. However, the
candidate must currently be a student attending college/university or must have
graduated in the last six (6) months.

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Ability/desire to work independently and with a team
• Good communication skills
• Technical writing experience
• Self-motivated
• Inquisitive
• Enjoy working as a team and advancing projects from design through construction
• Experience using engineering calculation software such as MATLAB, Mathcad, Engineering Equation Solver, or similar.
• Junior or Senior level student majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
• Current Colorado driver’s license class “R”, with a satisfactory driving record required.
• A background check including education and criminal history.
• Driving is required, we'll also request: 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.
• Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S. Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Affinity towards construction and building meaningful projects that improve the quality of life in the Denver Metro area
• Previous coursework in Classical Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Introductory Electrical Circuits, Numerical Methods/Programming, and Machine Design is preferred.
• Previous general work experience is preferred. Work experience does not need to be Engineering related.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical systems related to Pump Stations, Hydroelectric Power Plants, Valve Vaults, Water Treatment Plants, Reservoir Outlet Works, Gates, Valves, Hydraulic Power Units, HVAC and ancillary systems
• System design and operation troubleshooting and calculations
• Contract Management and Services During Construction including technical reviews conforming to material specifications, site visits and inspections, equipment start up and commissioning
• Site inspections to verify proper operating parameters.
• Studies to improve operational efficiency
• Scanning, organizing, and filing of project documents

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