Location : San Antonio, TX

Job Type: Intern

Job Number: 2024-00001

Department: Engineering and Construction

Opening Date: 09/06/2024

Closing Date: 9/22/2024 11:59 PM Central

Hourly Rate: $18.25
Job Description

San Antonio Water System Engineering Internship

Looking for a rewarding opportunity to get "hands-on" experience with the largest water provider in San Antonio? The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) provides a unique environment where you will experience just that! Our Engineering & Construction Group, the Master Planning Department is seeking enthusiastic interns.

The SAWS Internship Program offers educational and work experience that will provide a base of knowledge that you can build on throughout your life.

Interns may work around their class schedules committing a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 29 hours of work time per week. Interns will need to work during core business hours 8-5.

Note: Interns are not to work over 29 hours in a work week (Monday through Friday).

The Engineering Master Planning Department is currently accepting applications for an Internship. The selected Intern should be available to work immediately and continue through May 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about SAWS' water and wastewater infrastructure requirements and how these apply to new, existing, and future developments. As a Utility Service Agreement (USA) intern in the Master Planning Department, you will:

Learn and operate software such as ArcGIS, MS Access, and INFOR used for the USA program.
Prepare meeting minutes, perform engineering calculations, and perform other duties in support of activities associated with new development.
Prepare exhibits showing water and wastewater infrastructure and other spatial features using ArcMap, a GIS tool.
Provide support to engineers of different disciplines that make up the USA and Master Planning teams.
Gain experience in organization and time management by working with multiple projects in a team environment.
Gain real-life work experience that complements your education.

Minimum Requirements:

Enrolled in Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Environmental or related field at an accredited college or graduate degree program.
Two years of undergraduate coursework completed is required
Computer skills necessary including the ability to learn new computer programs quickly. Microsoft Office suite required. Please list all on your application.
Must be a self-starter and detail oriented with problem solving skills. Please list on your application examples of tasks completed or other positions held that required these skills. These examples can be from school or volunteer experiences
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work designated work schedules.

Be Available to:

Work Period - Immediately through May 2025
Work Hours - Be available Monday through Friday and work up-to 29 hours in a work week, preference for 20-29 hours per week
Work Location - 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, Texas, and some field work

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Working conditions are in an office environment. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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What is your current student grade level status?

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Identify college major/degree plan.

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What best describes your student enrollment status as of today?

Currently enrolled in the Fall 2024 Semester
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Describe any experience including college coursework you may have managing data. If none, please enter N/A.

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Describe any experience including college coursework you may have with Geographic Information Systems or similar mapping software. If none, please enter N/A.

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Describe your level of experience with Microsoft Office software, particularly with Excel. If none, please enter N/A.

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Describe any experience including college coursework you may have related to water systems and/or water resources. If none, please enter N/A.

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