Public Works Wastewater Internship

Job Description

Public Works Wastewater Internship | Macomb County, MI

The Tone:
This is a temporary full-time internship at Macomb County, located in Macomb County, MI, with work scheduled from May through August. The Public Works Wastewater Group is a vital county department responsible for overseeing essential wastewater operation engineering activities. This internship is designed to provide critical support for the county’s infrastructure by assisting with tasks like asset management, condition assessments, O&M reports, and various design and construction projects, ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of public wastewater systems.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Full-time
• Location: Macomb County, MI
• Pay: $18.21 hourly
• Team: Public Works Wastewater Group
• Mission: Assist with wastewater operation engineering activities and infrastructure management to support county operations.
• Tech Stack: Excel, SewerAI, NEXGEN, GoPro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Construction Project Support: Assist with construction management and provide construction observation for various large-scale wastewater projects within the county.
• Capital Improvement Design: Provide engineering support to the Macomb County Public Works Office (MCPWO) on the design of various capital improvement projects across the county.
• Infrastructure Inspection Program: Help implement a routine inspection program for all underground wastewater infrastructure, including sewers, manholes, and chambers, potentially utilizing existing MCPWO inspection equipment like GoPro cameras and drones.
• Data Organization and Reporting: Conduct field inspections and systematically organize the collected data, including videos, maps, photos, and written reports, using department software such as Excel, SewerAI, NEXGEN, GoPro, and ArcGIS.
• Operational & Maintenance Tasks: Assist with any as-needed operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks that arise within the various wastewater collection systems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, an operable automobile, and valid insurance is required for this role.
• Skills: Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, with additional experience in data organization, recordkeeping, and producing written reports with photos. Candidates must have strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to interpret and work with maps/plans related to natural resources and land use development.
• Bonus: Experience with ArcGIS Desktop and Online, including the ability to download and operate GPS field applications, is preferred.