Structure Operations Student Intern (9024)
About The Position
This is an internship opportunity at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), a government agency focused on protecting water resources, minimizing flood risks, and ensuring public water needs are met for nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida. The intern will join the Operations Bureau, learning alongside experienced professionals in operating and maintaining water control structures, canals, and dams. This role provides hands-on experience in infrastructure operation and maintenance, data management/analysis, routine inspections, and troubleshooting. The internship contributes to environmental protection and skill development for a future career. This opportunity is not eligible for remote work.
Requirements
- Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program studying civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students.
- Upload Unofficial Transcript to application or profile.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Some mechanical knowledge.
- Some experience working on or near open water.
- Experience with digital and hardcopy record management, file sorting, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, etc.
Responsibilities
- Assist Structure Operation's staff in maintaining and operating water control structures and pump stations.
- Team up with office staff to complete work assignments.
- Assist with historical document management and archiving.
- Visit and work hands-on with structures and equipment.
- Prepare and index files for record retention according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Use District work order software along with Microsoft Office applications.
- Shadow and assist district engineers, operators and trades workers in day-to-day tasks of structures operations, inspection and maintenance.
- Participate in safety training programs and other learning opportunities offered by the district.
Benefits
- Training opportunities to achieve additional skills relevant to the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
