Student Intern - Water Reuse (District Temp-PT)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California•Carson, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a dynamic Water Reuse Co-Op Intern within its Water Quality Section. This in-person role provides hands-on engineering, field, and laboratory experience at the Pure Water Southern California Demonstration Plant located in Carson, CA. The intern will work directly under the guidance of water quality technicians, specialists, and process engineers to support the Water Reuse and Process Development (WRPD) Team. In this position, you’ll gain training and mentoring in an assigned area of responsibility performing assignments that serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to MWD’s Water Reuse and Process Development (WRPD) structure. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with customers, willingness to learn, manage time effectively, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with guidance, and have an ability to work both independently and as part of a team while demonstrating commitment and patience.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university carrying a minimum of 12 semester units or 8 quarter units with sophomore or junior standing in a related major and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or current enrollment in an accredited graduate degree program in a related major with a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Must currently be enrolled in an accredited four-year degree program in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Environmental Engineering.
A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 in relevant coursework (i.e., chemistry, mathematics, physics, etc.) is required.
Sophomore or junior status with approximately two years remaining before graduation is required.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

Nice To Haves

Experience handling chemicals in the laboratory
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
Experience following standard operating procedures
Experience using computer software in a Microsoft Windows environment
Familiarity with chemical/physical instrumentation and laboratory measurement techniques
Knowledge of general laboratory calculations
Self-motivated team player able to work effectively with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Gain expert-level experience in interpreting Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) to review treatment designs and document active treatment processes.
Assist with sample collection, sample preparation, and routine water quality testing.
Handle chemicals safely while maintaining laboratory cleanliness, organization, and strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Assist with literature research, technical report writing, and document editing.