Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District · 1 day ago
Central State Louis Stokes Scholar Intern
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$19.82/hr - $19.82/hrNortheast Ohio Regional Sewer District is offering an internship opportunity for Central State Louis Stokes Scholar Interns. The interns will rotate through various areas, supporting Operation & Maintenance, Water Quality and Industrial Surveillance, and Engineering and Construction, while gaining hands-on experience in wastewater treatment and environmental compliance.
Environmental ConsultingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Assist with researching information for process optimization within a wastewater treatment facility
Assist with sampling and analyzing data within a wastewater treatment facility
Assist with public outreach initiatives related to the work of NEORSD
Develop trends using plant computer monitoring system to assist with operational decisions
Assist with creating spreadsheets and reports
Other duties assigned by Deputy Director of Operation & Maintenance
Conduct daily beach monitoring
Assist with Environmental Assessment investigations and water quality monitoring
Assist with Business Programs inspections and wastewater monitoring
Assist with Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (IDDE) investigations
Assist with Industrial Pretreatment Program facility inspections and industrial wastewater monitoring
Equipment cleaning and maintenance
Assist in the laboratory with sample aliquoting and chemical/biological analyses
Maintain Aquatic organisms (fathead minnows and water fleas) for Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing
Document field activities in journals and reports
Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required by Director of Environmental Services
Review applications for Member Community Infrastructure Program
Support Green Infrastructure grants pre-proposal process
Navigate through NEORSD’s GIS resources and tools to understand how assets are tracked
Build deeper understanding of Environmental Compliance on local, state, and federal safety regulations
Gain exposure to Regional Stormwater Management Programs’ impact to NEORSD and member communities
Performs entry-level engineering and analysis work, utilizing engineering theory and problem-solving skills
Assists with the review of technical deliverables including design drawings and specifications, technical memoranda, and project data
Utilizes Excel, SharePoint and Geographic Information System (GIS) to assist with data evaluation and management
Assists with the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, reports, memos, correspondence, and PowerPoint presentations
Assists in the identification of problems, research, evaluation of possible solutions/alternatives, and data analysis
Reads and interprets design drawings and specifications using engineering theory and construction practices
Performs field observations as needed to collect data, observe various field conditions and construction & operational activities
Outreach and recruitment efforts for Utility Resources Fairs
Utilize excel for data entry and tracking
Other tasks as required by the department
Qualification
Required
Candidate must be enrolled at Central State University in a bachelor's or master's degree program on the date of application
Declared Majors: Water Resources Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field of study
Rising Sophomore, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status
Candidate must be able to commit to a fixed-term assignment of 3 months with an option to extend at NEORSD's discretion
Candidate must be able to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday during normal business hours with opportunities to offer extra support on weekends
Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the District's acceptable guidelines
The District requires protective footwear (i.e., steel or composite-toed) when working in the plants, pump stations, construction sites, public rights-of-way and other posted areas
Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage
Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking at our facilities
Corporate Discounts
Company
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District protects public health and the environment by leading effective wastewater and stormwater management.
Founded in 1972
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Duplay, CPA, CMA
Chief Financial Officer
Rick Vincent, PE
CSO Collection Systems Design Manager
Recent News
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