813000-358:Summer Intern, Water Operations

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority•Washington, WA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager. At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia . We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner. The Summer Intern, Water Operations will support data analytics efforts related to water operations and operational performance. This role will assist with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting operational data to support reporting, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. The intern will gain exposure to water operations systems, data tools, and information technology applications while working alongside technical and operational staff.

Requirements

Graduate-level or bachelor’s degree candidates with coursework or exposure to data analytics and information technology concepts.
Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program
Must have at least 30 credit hours complete
Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average
Foundational data analytics skills.
Basic information technology skills.
Ability to work with data and support analytical tasks at a junior or mid-level capacity appropriate for an intern role.
English
General office conditions

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated analytical aptitude.
Programming skills relevant to data analysis.
Experience or coursework in data analytics tools or methodologies.

Responsibilities

Assist with data analytics related to water operations, including data collection, validation, and analysis.
Support development of reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate operational insights.
Help organize, clean, and maintain datasets used for operational and performance analysis.
Assist with applying information technology tools to support data-driven operational initiatives.
Collaborate with staff to understand operational processes and data needs.
Support documentation of data analytics processes, findings, and recommendations.

Benefits

A real-world experience on exciting projects
Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders
Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead
Performance of other work-related duties as needed
At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader.
Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.
Take pride in your work.
We provide an essential service and do work that matters.
A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
Connect to a strong culture.
Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
Be your true self.
We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
Build your skills and career path.
We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.