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DC Water · 2 weeks ago

810600-038:Summer Intern, Clean Water and Technology

5000 Overlook Avenue S. W., Washington, DC, 20032, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr

DC Water is committed to providing essential water services to the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. They are seeking a Summer Intern for the Clean Water and Technology department to support various research projects aimed at advancing wastewater treatment solutions and improving operational efficiency.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist in full-scale or pilot-scale testing and process optimization across various wastewater treatment processes

Conduct laboratory tests, field sampling, data collection, and analysis

Collaborate with engineers and research teams to implement research findings into real-world applications

Report findings and contribute to the development of operational guidelines or process improvements

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringData CollectionLaboratory TestingProcess OptimizationWastewater TreatmentField SamplingPFAS KnowledgePhosphorus RemovalAeration ControlPolymer DosingProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Required

Coursework or experience in environmental, chemical, mechanical engineering, or related fields

Basic laboratory experience and familiarity with wastewater treatment processes

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 analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting

Ability to work effectively in team settings and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Effective communication skills for presenting findings and working with a diverse group of researchers and engineers

Preferred

Hands-on experience in wastewater treatment or process optimization

Prior experience with large-scale process testing, field sampling, or data analysis

Research experience related to water quality, sludge fermentation, PFAS, or energy efficiency in wastewater treatment is desirable

Prior research or internship experience in environmental systems

Preferred Major: Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, or related fields

Familiarity with process optimization, laboratory testing, or pilot-scale studies

Knowledge of PFAS, phosphorus removal, aeration control systems, or polymer dosing technologies