Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
STUDENT INTERNS - ENGINEERING
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
Salary:
$40.00 Hourly
Location :
Martinez, CA
Job Type:
Temporary
Job Number:
2024INT_ENG.23
Department:
Engineering and Technical Services Department
Opening Date:
09/26/2024
Closing Date:
11/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
SIX MONTH INTERNSHIPS
$40.00 per hour
Central San is a special district that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services; recycled water production and distribution; and household hazardous waste collection. These internships are 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted, and located onsite in Martinez. These temporary positions are a six-month commitment, starting in December 2024/January 2025 and ending in June/July 2025. To be eligible, you must possess a valid California Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record. The positions also require you to be a current student with junior or senior standing, or to have graduated within the past 12 months. These assignments provide an opportunity for students to apply their academic preparation to practical work experience in a wastewater utility environment.
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division (1 position)
Environmental Laboratory (1 position)
This position will be assigned to perform chemical, physical, biological, and microbiological analyses of wastewater and its byproducts. Duties include assisting staff with projects, sample collection, sample analysis, and operating simple laboratory instruments and associated computers. Duties may require research and assistance with project management and development. This position may also perform literature searches, compile scientific data, perform data analysis and reduction, and write reports and presentations. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking students with chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, chemical engineering, or environmental engineering majors. Lab experience preferred.
Capital Projects Division (4 positions)
Survey Support Section (1 position)
This position is seeking civil engineering majors to assist the Capital Projects Division with design and construction projects. The position supports the Collection Systems Group sewer renovation program, Treatment Plant Group, Right-of-Way, and development review projects. Duties will include performing both office and field land surveying. Typical tasks will include managing small consulting tasks, calculating survey maps, using CAD systems, planning and researching projects, reviewing plans and land records, reviewing legal descriptions and plats, assisting with CAD drafting, and assisting with GPS and conventional surveys. Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a survey course.
Collection System Program (1-2 positions)
This position is seeking environmental, civil, mechanical, or related engineering majors to assist the Capital Projects Collection Systems Group on collection systems design and construction projects. This position will work with engineering and survey staff to replace and improve critical infrastructure in the various surrounding cities utilizing trenchless technologies such as cured-in-place lining, pipe bursting, and horizontal directional drilling. Typical work includes determining and verifying field conditions, engineering calculations, data analysis, field surveying, researching equipment and construction methods, writing project documents and memoranda, preparing design details for project drawings, and assisting design and construction management teams. Projects currently under design and construction involve replacement and rehabilitation of sewer pipelines, manhole structures, and various improvements in the collection system and at pumping stations. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Treatment Plant Program (1-2 positions)
This position is seeking environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related engineering majors to assist the Capital Projects Treatment Plant Group on treatment plant design and construction projects. This position will work with engineering and treatment plant operations staff to replace and improve critical infrastructure on an active treatment plant. Typical work includes determining and verifying field conditions, engineering calculations, data analysis, field surveying, researching equipment and construction methods, writing project documents and memoranda, preparing design details for project drawings, and assisting design and construction management teams. Projects currently underway include process, structural and mechanical system rehabilitations, solids handling facilities planning and design, equipment and piping rehabilitation, energy management, recycled water, safety enhancements, electrical instrumentation and controls upgrades, fire and security alarm systems, and similar projects. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Planning and Development Services Division (3 positions)
Treatment Plant Planning (1 position)
This position will assist the Planning and Applied Research Group on treatment plant planning and applied research projects. Typical work includes engineering assistance with pilot and bench scale studies, technical and economic evaluations of treatment plant processes and optimization opportunities, researching innovative technologies, cost estimating, writing technical memoranda, reviewing past technical reports and literature review, developing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, data management and analysis using Microsoft Excel, and providing day-to-day project support. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related engineering majors. Students should have knowledge of computer spreadsheet development, word processing, and basic physics and chemistry. Applicant should have ability to organize work assignments; learn to use industry specific software; design and perform project specific tasks; write clear, concise reports; and aid personnel in any field work. Should have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated, patient, and respectful. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of
employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Recycled Water (1 position)
This position will assist the Planning and Applied Research Group on implementation of Central San's commercial, residential, and recycled water distribution programs and assist staff in the planning and evaluation of recycled water projects. Typical work includes routine customer interaction, assisting with recycled water distribution system operations and maintenance engineering support tasks, interdepartmental coordination, report writing, literature review, internet research, recycled water usage tracking and billing, regulation tracking, and assistance in developing program guidelines, documents, and manuals. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related engineering majors. Students should have knowledge of computer spreadsheet development, word processing, and basic physics and chemistry. Applicant should have ability to organize work assignments; learn to use industry specific software; design and perform project specific tasks; write clear, concise reports; and aid personnel in any field work. Should have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated, patient, and respectful. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Development Services (1 position)
This position will assist the Development Services Group in a variety of tasks associated with the design, permitting and construction of sewers for new land development. Typical work duties may include assisting the permit counter with administrative duties and processing of sewer service applications, reviewing of engineering plans submitted by developers, contractors, and/or consultants for conformance with District standards and ordinances. Other duties include interacting with contractors and the public at both the Permit counter and in the field for construction projects; assisting the construction inspection group to ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and safety requirements including checking cut sheets for line and grade and verifying that materials being incorporated into a project are per specification. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking environmental, civil, mechanical, or related engineering majors. Students should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, mathematics, and good customer service and communication skills. Applicant should have the ability to organize work assignments; learn to use industry specific software; design and perform project specific tasks; write clear, concise reports; and aid personnel in any field work. Should have the ability to work independently, be self-motivated, patient, and respectful. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Optimization Division (2 positions)
Process Innovations and Efficiency (1 position)
This position will assist with nutrient removal, odor control and secondary clarifier projects, other process optimization efforts, and treatment plant preliminary design and planning projects. Typical work includes engineering assistance with data collection, reviewing past project drawings and technical reports, literature review, developing presentations, and data analysis. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related engineering majors. Students should have knowledge of computer spreadsheet development, word processing, and basic physics and chemistry. Applicant should have ability to organize work assignments; learn to use industry specific software; design and perform project specific tasks; write clear, concise reports; and aid personnel in any field work. Should have the ability to work independently, be self-motivated, patient, and respectful. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Asset Management & Geographic Information System (GIS) (1 position)
This position will assist the Asset Management/GIS Group with GIS and Asset Management projects. Duties may include editing and maintaining GIS data using GIS Software, reading and extracting data from record drawings, field work, creating and updating maps, publishing map services, and supporting the asset management systems. Preferred Qualifications: Students who have experience with Esri ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro and/or Portal or ArcGIS Online. Would prefer students who have taken 1-2 classes in GIS. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Students interested in applying for these positions should submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript(s) at intern@centralsan.org,
Temporary employees are not eligible for District benefits.
$40.00 Hourly
Location :
Martinez, CA
Job Type:
Temporary
Job Number:
2024INT_ENG.23
Department:
Engineering and Technical Services Department
Opening Date:
09/26/2024
Closing Date:
11/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
SIX MONTH INTERNSHIPS
$40.00 per hour
Central San is a special district that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services; recycled water production and distribution; and household hazardous waste collection. These internships are 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted, and located onsite in Martinez. These temporary positions are a six-month commitment, starting in December 2024/January 2025 and ending in June/July 2025. To be eligible, you must possess a valid California Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record. The positions also require you to be a current student with junior or senior standing, or to have graduated within the past 12 months. These assignments provide an opportunity for students to apply their academic preparation to practical work experience in a wastewater utility environment.
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division (1 position)
Environmental Laboratory (1 position)
This position will be assigned to perform chemical, physical, biological, and microbiological analyses of wastewater and its byproducts. Duties include assisting staff with projects, sample collection, sample analysis, and operating simple laboratory instruments and associated computers. Duties may require research and assistance with project management and development. This position may also perform literature searches, compile scientific data, perform data analysis and reduction, and write reports and presentations. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking students with chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, chemical engineering, or environmental engineering majors. Lab experience preferred.
Capital Projects Division (4 positions)
Survey Support Section (1 position)
This position is seeking civil engineering majors to assist the Capital Projects Division with design and construction projects. The position supports the Collection Systems Group sewer renovation program, Treatment Plant Group, Right-of-Way, and development review projects. Duties will include performing both office and field land surveying. Typical tasks will include managing small consulting tasks, calculating survey maps, using CAD systems, planning and researching projects, reviewing plans and land records, reviewing legal descriptions and plats, assisting with CAD drafting, and assisting with GPS and conventional surveys. Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a survey course.
Collection System Program (1-2 positions)
This position is seeking environmental, civil, mechanical, or related engineering majors to assist the Capital Projects Collection Systems Group on collection systems design and construction projects. This position will work with engineering and survey staff to replace and improve critical infrastructure in the various surrounding cities utilizing trenchless technologies such as cured-in-place lining, pipe bursting, and horizontal directional drilling. Typical work includes determining and verifying field conditions, engineering calculations, data analysis, field surveying, researching equipment and construction methods, writing project documents and memoranda, preparing design details for project drawings, and assisting design and construction management teams. Projects currently under design and construction involve replacement and rehabilitation of sewer pipelines, manhole structures, and various improvements in the collection system and at pumping stations. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Treatment Plant Program (1-2 positions)
This position is seeking environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related engineering majors to assist the Capital Projects Treatment Plant Group on treatment plant design and construction projects. This position will work with engineering and treatment plant operations staff to replace and improve critical infrastructure on an active treatment plant. Typical work includes determining and verifying field conditions, engineering calculations, data analysis, field surveying, researching equipment and construction methods, writing project documents and memoranda, preparing design details for project drawings, and assisting design and construction management teams. Projects currently underway include process, structural and mechanical system rehabilitations, solids handling facilities planning and design, equipment and piping rehabilitation, energy management, recycled water, safety enhancements, electrical instrumentation and controls upgrades, fire and security alarm systems, and similar projects. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Planning and Development Services Division (3 positions)
Treatment Plant Planning (1 position)
This position will assist the Planning and Applied Research Group on treatment plant planning and applied research projects. Typical work includes engineering assistance with pilot and bench scale studies, technical and economic evaluations of treatment plant processes and optimization opportunities, researching innovative technologies, cost estimating, writing technical memoranda, reviewing past technical reports and literature review, developing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, data management and analysis using Microsoft Excel, and providing day-to-day project support. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related engineering majors. Students should have knowledge of computer spreadsheet development, word processing, and basic physics and chemistry. Applicant should have ability to organize work assignments; learn to use industry specific software; design and perform project specific tasks; write clear, concise reports; and aid personnel in any field work. Should have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated, patient, and respectful. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of
employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Recycled Water (1 position)
This position will assist the Planning and Applied Research Group on implementation of Central San's commercial, residential, and recycled water distribution programs and assist staff in the planning and evaluation of recycled water projects. Typical work includes routine customer interaction, assisting with recycled water distribution system operations and maintenance engineering support tasks, interdepartmental coordination, report writing, literature review, internet research, recycled water usage tracking and billing, regulation tracking, and assistance in developing program guidelines, documents, and manuals. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related engineering majors. Students should have knowledge of computer spreadsheet development, word processing, and basic physics and chemistry. Applicant should have ability to organize work assignments; learn to use industry specific software; design and perform project specific tasks; write clear, concise reports; and aid personnel in any field work. Should have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated, patient, and respectful. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Development Services (1 position)
This position will assist the Development Services Group in a variety of tasks associated with the design, permitting and construction of sewers for new land development. Typical work duties may include assisting the permit counter with administrative duties and processing of sewer service applications, reviewing of engineering plans submitted by developers, contractors, and/or consultants for conformance with District standards and ordinances. Other duties include interacting with contractors and the public at both the Permit counter and in the field for construction projects; assisting the construction inspection group to ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and safety requirements including checking cut sheets for line and grade and verifying that materials being incorporated into a project are per specification. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking environmental, civil, mechanical, or related engineering majors. Students should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, mathematics, and good customer service and communication skills. Applicant should have the ability to organize work assignments; learn to use industry specific software; design and perform project specific tasks; write clear, concise reports; and aid personnel in any field work. Should have the ability to work independently, be self-motivated, patient, and respectful. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Optimization Division (2 positions)
Process Innovations and Efficiency (1 position)
This position will assist with nutrient removal, odor control and secondary clarifier projects, other process optimization efforts, and treatment plant preliminary design and planning projects. Typical work includes engineering assistance with data collection, reviewing past project drawings and technical reports, literature review, developing presentations, and data analysis. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related engineering majors. Students should have knowledge of computer spreadsheet development, word processing, and basic physics and chemistry. Applicant should have ability to organize work assignments; learn to use industry specific software; design and perform project specific tasks; write clear, concise reports; and aid personnel in any field work. Should have the ability to work independently, be self-motivated, patient, and respectful. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule.
Asset Management & Geographic Information System (GIS) (1 position)
This position will assist the Asset Management/GIS Group with GIS and Asset Management projects. Duties may include editing and maintaining GIS data using GIS Software, reading and extracting data from record drawings, field work, creating and updating maps, publishing map services, and supporting the asset management systems. Preferred Qualifications: Students who have experience with Esri ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro and/or Portal or ArcGIS Online. Would prefer students who have taken 1-2 classes in GIS. Additional Information: Primarily looking for applicants to work a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. A reduced work schedule (fewer than 40 hours/week) may be available for students taking classes during the period of employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please include work availability and total class units with application for this position if interested in a reduced schedule
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Students interested in applying for these positions should submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript(s) at intern@centralsan.org,
Temporary employees are not eligible for District benefits.