Engineering Intern

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Philadelphia Water Department is a municipal department of approximately 2500 employees working in all facets to provide water/wastewater treatment services to the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is a municipal department with approximately 2500 employees which provides water and wastewater treatment and services for the City of Philadelphia and some surrounding counties. Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant is PWD's largest wastewater treatment plant. It treats an average of 210 million gallons of wastewater daily, with peak flow of approximately 550 million gallons. There are primary and secondary treatments. There is also an on-site 5.6 MW cogeneration facility.

Job Description

Position Summary

Engineering Internship Learning Objectives & Outcomes:

General Work Experience, Project Experience (Plan/Drawing Review), Experimental Design, Sampling, Lab Experience, Experience with typical water/wastewater, monitoring and sampling equipment, Data Processing, Familiarity with NPDES Permitting, Cogeneration Experience, Wastewater Treatment Process Experience

Essential Functions

Assist the Engineer(s) with field work, research, projects, and routine office tasks.

Field work includes:

• Checking process equipment—such as pumps, valves, meters, bar screens, tank levels, and flow rates—integral to plant operations
• Collect data from in-situ meters at various points throughout the plant.
• Assist the engineer in coordinating procedures for shutdowns related to maintenance, construction, or other issues.

Office work includes:

• Filing daily, weekly, and monthly data reports
• Preparing and entering plant operations data into the plant database
• Assisting the plant engineer with data collection and research studies for plant processes
• Helping prepare analytical and statistical reports evaluating data
• Assisting in troubleshooting process issues
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the plant engineer

Additionally:

• *Opportunities to learn about and assist in managing the biological processes of the treatment process.
• *Help Process Engineers with Nitrification/Denitrification studies,
• *Collect samples and perform laboratory analysis using a range of techniques and equipment including but not
• limited to: Hach DR3900, YSI 6050020 Pro20data, YSI ProDSS, and Compound Microscope
• *Analyze and prepare process data using Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access
• *Prepare presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• *Updating the process flow diagram, organization chart, and filing log sheets.
• *Performing research, locating engineering drawings from the library, and filing.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Competencies:

• Interpersonal and Occupational Skills such as communication, attitude and attendance
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Desired Competencies:

• Familiarity with the wastewater treatment process
• Understanding of water and environmental chemistry

Qualifications

Preferred Majors:

• Eng. - Environmental Engineering
• Arts & Sci. - Biological Sciences
• Arts & Sci. - Environmental Science
• Arts & Sci. - Geosciences

Level(s) of Experience Sought:

• Beginner - Limited or no previous work experience/first Co-op
• Intermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op
• Advanced - Previous related work experience/final Co-op

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

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