DC Water · 3 hours ago
800000-039:Summer Intern, Clean Rivers
5000 Overlook Avenue S. W., Washington, DC, 20032, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr
Start in 2025 SummerDC Water is responsible for providing essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services to the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. The Summer Intern, Clean Rivers will participate in a rotational internship experience supporting various functional areas related to capital and operational infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle.
Environmental ConsultingRecyclingWater
Responsibilities
Gain a foundational understanding of DC Water’s capital project lifecycle, including planning, design review, permitting, construction, and closeout
Develop skills in field observation, documentation, project tracking, and stakeholder coordination
Learn local permitting requirements and compliance considerations related to critical infrastructure projects
Build competence in data management, documentation control, and GIS-based asset tracking
Strengthen analytical skills through scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and design review
Gain exposure to field operations, including emergency response, valve testing, water main projects, lead service line work, and CMAR construction
Improve written and verbal communication skills through meeting minutes, progress updates, technical documentation, and presentations
Shadow meetings to understand project scope, planning activities, and stakeholder needs
Assist in preparing documentation for permit applications and track permit status throughout the approval process
Observe valve test shuts with Operations staff and record detailed field notes and test results
Attend contractor coordination meetings and support project tracking and updates
Observe field work related to valve replacements, water main projects, CMAR construction, and lead service line activities, documenting progress with notes and photographs
Support documentation clean-up, file organization, and data accuracy for ongoing and historical projects
Participate in field operations at emergency response locations and small-diameter water main construction sites
Review design drawings using Bluebeam and help identify coordination needs or potential issues
Assist in preparing scopes of work, preliminary budgets, planning-level cost estimates, and project schedules
Conduct research on prior asset history and support planning tasks for a new vertical infrastructure project
Prepare meeting minutes, weekly updates, and project tracking materials
If GIS-capable, assist with mapping transmission mains, identifying recent replacement locations, and developing databases of historical complaints
Prepare a final summary presentation highlighting experiences, observations, and contributions across all rotations
Qualification
Required
Junior-level standing or higher in an engineering program, preferably Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program
Must have at least 30 credit hours complete
Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take clear field notes and prepare concise documentation
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, data tracking, and presentations
Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, project managers, field crews, and contractors
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple tasks or documentation sets
Willingness to work in the field, observe construction activities, and follow safety procedures
Analytical and problem-solving skills to support scopes of work, cost estimates, and planning tasks
Ability to learn new software tools and processes quickly (e.g., Bluebeam, permitting systems, internal databases)
English
Ability to stand, walk, or remain on foot for extended periods during field observations and site visits
Ability to climb stairs, navigate uneven terrain, and move safely around active construction sites
Ability to carry a field notebook, tablet, or small equipment (typically under 10 pounds)
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (e.g., heat, rain) while following safety protocols
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots
Ability to hear and communicate clearly in field environments with background noise
Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods when performing documentation, design review, or data management tasks
Preferred
GIS capabilities (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar), particularly for mapping and geospatial data management
Preferred Majors: Civil Engineering or a related field
Familiarity with civil engineering concepts, construction processes, or infrastructure systems
Experience or coursework in civil engineering, construction management, environmental engineering, or related disciplines
Basic understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, task tracking, and estimating
Experience using Bluebeam or similar PDF-based design review tools
Ability to analyze drawings, maps, and technical documents
Company
DC Water
DC Water provides drinking water and wastewater services to residents of Columbia.
Founded in 1909
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David L. Gadis
Principal CEO
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