Internship - Graduate - Engineer (Austin Water)

Job Description:

Internship - Graduate - Engineer (Austin Water)

Description

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Under general supervision, this position assists in general administrative or research functions to develop a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government related to benchmarked professional positions, performing advanced internship duties.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position assists in general administrative or research functions to develop a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government related to benchmarked professional positions, performing advanced internship duties.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Observes and assists professionals in the assigned department to learn about areas of career interest.
  
• Conducts research, collects and organizes data, performs analyses, and prepares reports to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.
  
• Proposes solutions to existing problems and discusses recommendations with administrative personnel to acquire skills in problem solving.
  
• Is responsible for special projects as assigned.
  
• Leads, as necessary, in the coordination, administration, or monitoring of specific programs.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
  
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
  
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in problem solving.
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  
• Ability to create clear and concise reports.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrolled in an accredited college or university graduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Notes to Candidate:

About Department & Key Responsibilities

Austin Water is seeking 2 civil or environmental engineering student or student with similar training, to join our Infrastructure Management Division (IMD). IMD coordinates with groups in the organization to plan new and existing capital improvements projects that improve water, wastewater, and reclaimed infrastructure. This team also develops enterprise asset management data to validate our capital investment decisions. The position will coordinate with both capital improvement program (CIP) and asset management staff to collect asset data from capital projects and to aid in the development of the annual CIP.

Tasks may include :

• Assist with the development of Austin Water’s asset management program
  
• Reviewing capital projects deliverables including engineering plan sets, preliminary engineering reports, opinion of probable costs, schedule of values, warranty sheets, as-builts, CIP asset data sheets, etc. to populate asset database
  
• Coordinate project meetings with Austin Water facility engineers, external consulting engineers and other project stakeholders
  
• Updating databases with current GIS mapping data, cost estimates, asset condition data, project status, etc.
  
• Prepare documents for CIP planning
  
• Host meetings to present CIP initiatives and analysis
  
• Contribute to reviews of project funding requests and phase change requests
  

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am - 5 pm with a flexible schedule.

Pay Rate:

$22.05 per hour (Pay Rate Effective 10-1-2025)

Location:

625 E. 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701

Note:

A resume is required for this position. Please be sure to upload your documents for consideration.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-29