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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Intern - Planning

Concord, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$40K/yr - $49K/yr

Start in 2026 Spring

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is an innovative leader in water management seeking an intern to gain practical experience in the public sector. The role focuses on various aspects of water resources, with an emphasis on planning, and involves tasks such as data collection, regulatory reporting, and collaboration with different departments.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Gain working understanding of various aspects of water resources, emphasis on planning

Your desire to make a positive difference in the efficiency and effectiveness of data collection and analysis

Working with highly effective and collaborative teams in a dynamic environment, such as records research and coordination with Operations & Maintenance and Engineering departments

Gaining hands-on experience in developing tools to standardize evaluations and tracking

Assisting with preparing the CCWD's greenhouse gas inventory

Creating and improving tools to automate spreadsheet quality control checking and templates to ensure proper data tracking and evaluations

Performing hydraulic modeling assignments by utilizing CCWD’s hydraulic model to analyze the distribution system. Assist in developing documentation for system impact analyses

Collaborating with the Grants Specialist in administration of State and Federal grants, including preparation of progress reports, invoicing, and coordination with partner agencies

Assisting with regulatory reporting and supporting timely completion of CCWD’s various regulatory reports including review and compilation of data in response to monthly drought and conservation reports submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water SAFER Program, bi-annual Groundwater Monitoring Reports for CCWD’s Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant, or other reporting requirements

Assisting with the data collection and analysis in support of upcoming updates to planning documents and studies, which may include the Building Facilities Comprehensive Plan, Facility Reserve Charge Study, and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Water Management Plan. Work in support of these efforts may include evaluation of CCWD’s facilities and operational needs, water supply infrastructure and capital improvement planning, and projected water supplies and demands

Qualification

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceHydraulicsMicrosoft ExcelData AnalysisProblem SolvingTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsSelf-Starter

Required

Knowledge in civil, environmental, chemical engineering or environmental science (or have recently received a degree from) an accredited four-year college, university, or educational institution or with major coursework in environmental compliance, hydraulics/fluid mechanics, chemistry/water quality, water supply planning, and/or related fields

Solutions-focused and a creative problem-solver

A motivated self-starter with effective interpersonal and technical skills

An organized and results-driven team player