Water Quality Intern

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority • Marietta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA), located in Marietta, Georgia, is a regional public utility that supplies potable water on a wholesale basis. CCMWA is seeking an engineering student to support water quality monitoring and treatment process work at its water treatment plants in 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience across the drinking water treatment process, splitting time among field sampling, laboratory testing, data analysis, and treatment studies. Depending on project outcomes, the intern may also contribute to technical work presented at regional or national water industry conferences.

This is an hourly, part-time, paid position averaging 4–20 hours per week. Work is office-based with potential for limited fieldwork, and is scheduled to begin in January 2027. Candidates should be local to the Atlanta area and available to work in-office. Daily work hours can be adjusted to accommodate the intern's schedule. Applicants should upload a resume, unofficial transcript, and brief cover letter describing their interest in the drinking water industry.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or early graduate student in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering at an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Completed or currently enrolled in an Introduction to Environmental Engineering course and laboratory (4 credit hours).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using statistical or scientific computing software to analyze and visualize data beyond spreadsheets; willingness to learn is acceptable.
• Coursework in water/wastewater treatment, water chemistry, or hydraulics.
• Prior laboratory, field sampling, or utility experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect raw and treated water samples at intakes, plants, and distribution sites in accordance with established sampling protocols.
• Perform bench-scale laboratory analyses and assist with instrument calibration and quality assurance/quality control.
• Support treatment process studies, including jar testing and bench- or pilot-scale evaluations of treatment processes.
• Enter, organize, and analyze water quality data; help maintain operational dashboards and automated reports.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare technical summaries, memos, and presentations.
• Assist staff with special projects as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures in laboratory, plant, and field settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed