Engineering Internship

Job Description

Engineering Internship | Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD)

The Tone:
This is an internship at Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD), located in Fairfield, CA. The District operates wastewater and stormwater facilities, dedicated to protecting public health and vital water resources, including the Suisun Marsh. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical engineering experience within a critical utility industry, contribute to community infrastructure, and be mentored by an experienced team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (24-40 hours per week, maximum six months)
• Location: Fairfield, CA (On-site)

• Team: Works with inspectors, technical staff, and engineers.
• Mission: To gain hands-on engineering experience in wastewater and stormwater facilities while supporting current capital projects.
• Tech Stack: AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft 365 and applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Observe and learn construction management practices by shadowing District Project Managers and Inspectors on current capital projects.
• Document daily construction activities with photos, videos, and written reports, and file these records to Project SharePoints.
• Research, evaluate, and present suggested tools to the Engineering team to support construction and project management activities.
• Support the mapping and drafting of pump station utilities using GIS software.
• Gain hands-on experience with construction processes, technical documentation, and problem-solving within a professional wastewater environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum two full years (90 quarter units or 60 semester units) completed towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering, or a degree obtained within the last six months (by June 2026) in one of these fields.
• Experience: Some prior work experience is required.
• Skills: Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD; Intermediate proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS; Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint for creating and maintaining sites and metadata; Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 and its applications.
• Bonus: Clear and respectful written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated with strong time management; a passion for learning and new experiences; enjoys observing how systems operate and brainstorming improvements in a team setting; enjoys supporting field work activities such as taking measurements and communicating with staff, contractors, and vendors; possesses a valid Class C CA State driver’s license and insurance with a good driving record.