Metershop Intern

Veolia • Jersey City, NJ

5d

About The Position

The Operations and Engineering Intern works with experienced staff to learn about the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility. The internship introduces the water/wastewater industry and potential career paths in operations, engineering, and facility management. Focused on the Transmission & Distribution Department, the position provides hands-on exposure to the business processes and procedures essential to the department's operations. Work may include laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping duties at a wastewater treatment facility. The intern also works with the Regional Engineer to learn about planning, developing, and executing construction projects, and learns from experienced operations leaders about their specialized areas and contributions to facility operations. The position is guided by an experienced full-time employee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be a rising senior or attend a technical school.
• Strong written, verbal, listening, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Ability to work in a wastewater environment.
• Capability to lift approximately 30–35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Keen eye for detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility.
• Gain hands-on experience with fundamental business processes and procedures in the Transmission & Distribution Department.
• Perform laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping work in a wastewater treatment facility.
• Work with the Regional Engineer to learn about planning, developing, and executing construction projects.
• Learn from experienced operations leaders about their specialized areas and how they contribute to facility success.

Benefits

• Medical and basic life insurance coverage may be available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, after 60 days of service.
• 11 observed holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED