Engineering - Engineering Intern

Position: Engineering Intern
Department: Engineering
Rate: $17.50
FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Pittsburgh Water is an authority of the City of Pittsburgh responsible for operating and managing a water treatment plant and distribution system; and a combined, sanitary and storm sewer collection and conveyance network. The Engineering Intern will be under the general supervision of the Senior Group Manager, Water Programs.  Day-to-day assignments will be provided by individual Water Group Project Managers.  Additional support of other Engineering and Construction Groups will be assigned as availability permits. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Contribute to the development and update of Pittsburgh Water's Annual American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Audit.
● Assist with the technical review project documents including design reports, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with Pittsburgh Water standards and project objectives.
● Attend project progress meetings.
● Communication of technical matters via written and oral mediums.
● Ability to perform work duties in a hybrid work environment.
● Additional duties will be added to support organizational and departmental needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
● Knowledge of Windows Office products is required for this position.  
● Proficient in the use of technical related software (e.g. GIS, Adobe Acrobat, etc.) is desired. 
● Strong ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. 
● An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.  Current or recent enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program with a focus on and aptitude to work in Engineering or an acceptable related field.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must present a current, valid Class C (Class 1) PA Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of application or prior to appointment. A valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment. 

Applicant must have permanent residency within one of the following Pennsylvania counties at the time of appointment and remain a resident within one of the noted counties throughout employment with the Pittsburgh Water: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Indiana, Washington, or Westmoreland.  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / RECEIVED
No direct reports / Will receive supervision directly from the Senior Group Manager, Water.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and see, talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on even and uneven surfaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a moderate or quiet noise level in the office work environment. May perform work outdoors under extreme weather. Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours and/or recalled during emergency situations or other extensive periods.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Employment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority's examining physician.

DRUG TESTING
Employment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to randomized drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and for reasonable suspicion.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Ability to successfully pass a thorough investigation consisting of a criminal history check, verification of prior employment and performance, reference, and credentials checks, and in some cases credit history. 

Applicants are subject to a System for Award Management (SAM) or any successor system search as maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure compliance with federal procurement and non-procurement programs.

Applications: You may be considered for other available positions based on qualifications provided on your employment application. If you have questions regarding your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at: 
 
Pittsburgh Water Human Resources Department 
1200 Penn Avenue 
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 

An Equal Opportunity Employer: Pittsburgh Water is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected statuses, including, but not limited to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, or veteran status. Pittsburgh Water is committed to providing candidates with reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities during our recruiting process; if you need assistance, please contact us at  or