Intern (Water Resources)
About The Position
The City of Bloomington's Engineering Division is seeking one individual to intern during the 2027 summer as a Water Resources Intern. During the summer internship, the selected individual will assist the City in several tasks, ranging from ecological assessments to inspection of stormwater infrastructure. The participant will gain a wide array of experiences and will have a firsthand look at the diversity of jobs and responsibilities tied to the management of municipal surface water resources. Schedule may vary. Individual will work either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the possibility of overtime.
Requirements
- Completion of one academic year of a four-year Engineering program (including but not limited to civil engineering, environmental engineering) or one academic year of a Natural Resources Degree (including but not limited to biology, ecology or environmental science)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds (lifting maintenance hole lids, moving boats and equipment)
- Comfortable around traffic, with traffic control devices
- Comfortable around water and in boats
- Comfortable working independently and with others
Responsibilities
- Perform pond ecosystem assessments and water quality sampling
- Perform field inspection of stormwater infrastructure (ex. storm sewer) and best management practices (ex. rain gardens)
- Perform erosion control inspections of active, small construction sites
- Participate in municipal mosquito control treatment of underground structures
- Communicate with the public
- Prepare plans and maps with computer-aided drafting and GIS
- Various office tasks
Benefits
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
