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Henrico County Public Schools · 1 day ago

Engineering Aide Intern II/III - Various sections

Henrico, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $17/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Henrico County Public Schools is offering internship opportunities for high school and college students to develop skills and experience relevant to their course of study. The Engineering Aide Internship II/III positions will provide students with hands-on experience in various engineering disciplines within the Department of Public Utilities, focusing on practical applications in a professional environment.

Women's

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assistance on plan reviews, estimates and specifications on a variety of projects

Assistance with field surveying

Develop reports and input information into databases

Attend staff meetings with developers, engineers, architects, attorneys, realtors, property owners and other county personnel

Provide design recommendations, coordinating reviews with developers and engineers in the interpretation for County standards and policies

Participate in site visits to investigate and analyze field problems

Research and perform review of easement plat applications

Other duties and related work as assigned

Assisting with Lab and Monitoring duties

Drawing, specifications, operations, and maintenance manual reviews for the purpose of organization, filing, digitizing, etc

Collection, compiling, and analyzing data

Review and gather information to write or update Standard Operating Procedures, Preventative Maintenance Manuals, Operations and Maintenance manuals for pumps, equipment, review plans, maps, drawings, and charts

Analyzing issues within the plant

Research, data management, filing and other duties as they might arise

Work may also include laboratory bench top, bioreactor studies, GIS mapping, valve guide development, pump card development, and preparing standard detail drawings

Other duties as assigned

Computer Maintenance of the Management System

ESMS Program

Review and revisions to the standard operating procedures

Other duties as assigned

Plan review

Operation of pump station monitoring and repair

Water/Wastewater break support

Environmental Sustainability Management Program

Data Analysis

GIS Mapping for water main repairs

Update data concerning water meter changes

Assistance with improving workflow in the metering group

Review and update work management data in the water/wastewater pumping section

Assist with wastewater inflow and infiltration data review

Implement of Environmental and Sustainability Management System

Assist in skilled tasks relating to the operation and maintenance of drinking water and sanitary sewer utility systems

Collecting, compiling, and analyzing water and sewer data to help the Division identify needs and correct errors/issues

Reviewing and gathering information from Operations & Maintenance Manuals for pumps and equipment and reviewing plans, maps, drawings, and charts

With internal research, interns will gather information from outside resources and on-site field visits

The selected students will also assist with on-site field safety evaluations

Other duties and related work as assigned

Qualification

Engineering knowledgeComputer proficiencyData analysisGIS mappingCritical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Current students pursuing a college degree in a field relevant to internship or post-secondary vocational/technical training in a trade or craft that is relevant to the internship

GPA of 2.00 or better

Strong foundational knowledge in a field relevant to internship

Desire to utilize the principles and practices of Engineering learned from within their studies

Good verbal communication and customer service skills to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of County employees and citizens integral to the internship

Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external departments and organizations, school personnel, co-workers, and the public

Good organizational skills with the ability to research, collect and organize facts/tasks and keep accurate records

Attention to details

Excellent knowledge of and familiarity with computer systems with demonstrated proficiency in the use of a personal computer and common software (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point)

Ability to multitask and manage priorities

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a part of a team

Ability to meet assigned deadlines

Ability to make complex calculations and formulas

Knowledge of environmental impacts

Interest in work that requires problem solving, light-moderate physical labor - heavy mental labor

Ability to work outside

Ability to follow safety procedures while on job sites

Read and interpret engineering documents

Be proficient with a computer and will use Microsoft Office

Ability to be in a physical condition that allows for bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, walking up and down stairs, and permits working out of doors and in adverse conditions and temperatures