Internships
Current postings
Summer 2018 college internship application is now posted. View job description(s) and APPLY HERE (closing date is February 25, 11:59PM).
For more information on internships, please contact WTD HR at wtdhr@kingcounty.gov.
Imagine an internship where you…
- contribute to the protection of public health and the environment
- conduct field inspections, sewer sampling, flow monitoring and manhole locates
- learn about project management including cost estimating, budget, and schedule for large construction and maintenance projects
- create websites and troubleshoot information technology (IT) issues
- work on green building and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (L.E.E.D) projects
- learn Geographical Information System (GIS) databases and map locales
- participate in pump replacement data collection and support
- present your individual or team project to wastewater staff and peers
Visit the WTD education program for a list of high school summer internships and career opportunity events and career fairs.
See yourself in one of these college internships
This is a list of current (summer 2018) internships for fully enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.
Become familiar with construction contract documents. Understand and develop knowledge of construction techniques commonly used in the construction of wastewater facilities.
Supply Chain Management – Inventory Warehouse
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WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to college level students currently enrolled and continuing in the fall of 2018 in full time status at an accredited university/college with coursework in the described areas. Proof of full time enrollment status is required. Most positions require a valid driver’s license.
WHERE TO APPLY: Go to http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs
FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Application and supplemental questions (be sure to answer all supplemental questions accurately) available at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, copy of recent transcript and/or copy of state work study award verification (if eligible for work study). Attach documents to on-line application or mail to: WTD-Human Resources, 201 South Jackson St, MS: KSC-NR-0511, Seattle, WA 98104. Application materials must be submitted by the closing date to be considered.
CONTACT: Please contact wtdhr@kingcounty.gov for further details.
WORK SCHEDULE: In most cases, the work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8-hour days. Positions will report to various King County Wastewater Treatment Division locations. Please see descriptions below for additional details.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS: Dependability, effective communication skills, enthusiasm to learn, willingness and ability to work in a diverse environment. Additional requirements for individual internships are listed below.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Some positions require field work with exposure to safety sensitive areas. Positions may require the ability to traverse in rapidly changing construction areas.
WTD is committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce, and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County.
To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Division click on the below links:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About.aspx http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About/Vision.aspx JOB DUTIES: Learning Objectives and Descriptions of Internship Opportunities
1. Communications / Strategic Research, writing, and content development for articles, written materials, blog articles, eNewsletters and more. Coordinate the production of written materials, graphics, films and videos. Act as a regular contributor to WTD’s social media channels. Support WTD’s goals for digital engagement and in-person community engagement.
Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student pursuing studies in public relations, advertising, journalism, strategic communications, creative writing or marketing.
Location: King Street Center-201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA and field work.
2. Community Relations Provide community relations support for multiple projects required under the combined sewer overflow (CSO) consent decree, including large traditional infrastructure projects, green stormwater infrastructure projects, and the RainWise Program which is a rebate program for property owners to capture stormwater on their property. Intern will participate in planning and hosting public events, developing and distributing communication materials, attending community events, making connections with community members. Intern will participate in soliciting “big roof” projects as potential RainWise demonstration projects.
Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with a Public Affairs, Environmental, Planning, or Communications Community outreach, public participation, green stormwater focus.
Location: King Street Center-201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA and field work.
3. Construction Management
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with an Engineering (construction management, civil, chemical, electrical, instrumentation)
Locations: South Treatment Plant – 1200 Monster Road S.W., Renton,
Brightwater Treatment Plant – 22505 SR 9 S.E. Woodinville, WA West Point Treatment Plant -1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle 4. Drafting Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with an Engineering, Process Flow dynamics, Computer Aid Drafting focus. (Civil, Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical)
Locations: West Point Treatment Plant -1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle
5. Engineering-Civil / Mechanical / Environmental
Assisting project engineer with review of Submittals, help develop responses to construction contractor requests for information, attend construction meetings, site visits, review pay estimates, develop layouts of the new generator in the existing generator room work with structural engineer on floor and wall modifications. Revise construction drawings and specs based on review comments. Continue development of layout and structural alternative for a sodium hypochorite tank farm. Assist engineer in the response to questions and needs of plant and offsite staff.
Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with a civil, mechanical or environmental engineering focus.
Location: King Street Center-201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA and offsite facilities as needed.
6. Engineering-Energy
Coordinate and implement identified efficiency-related efforts as required, tour and inventory various wastewater facilities, gain familiarity with what an energy group in a progressive wastewater utility does on a daily basis.
Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with an energy efficiency, sustainability/green technology, trades, environmental science, electrical and or industrial mechanical engineering focus.
Location: King Street Center-201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA and wastewater treatment plants or offsite facilities as needed.
7. Engineering-Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Assisting the Plant Project Engineer on mechanical projects ranging from design to construction. Duties may include in plant analysis of piping, pump & equipment problems or implementation of corrective action.
Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with an Mechanical or Chemical Engineering focus.
Location: West Point Treatment Plant -1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA and offsite facilities as needed.
8. Finance/ Data Analysis / Audit / Document Management Assist the WTD Internal Auditor in analyzing data provided by local Sewer Agencies using Excel to identify discrepancies and assist in moving and organizing documents between an internal server, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with Business, Accounting, Auditing, Public Administrative focus.
Location: King Street Center-201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA
9. Operations Process Control
Assist with the collection, review and troubleshooting of regulatory, process and energy-related data for treatment plant facilities. Assist with collecting data and information for capital projects. Assist with data collection and process oversight of special operational projects or pilot facilities. Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student in the 3rd – 4th year of college in civil / environmental engineering or environmental sciences related to water treatment and wastewater treatment applied hydraulics and science focus.
Locations: South Treatment Plant -1200 Monster Road S.W., Renton, WA,
Brightwater Treatment Plant – 22505 SR 9 S.E. Woodinville, WA 10. Project Information – Financial cost model / performance analysis
Assist in the preparation of financial cost model performance analysis. Work with financial data looking for trends and/or anomalies. Understand how information systems are used to track and forecast for capital construction projects.
Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with a Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Public Administration and Public Finance focus.
Location: King Street Center-201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA and construction sites as needed
11. Project Management-Capital Infrastructure
Assist in the preparation of project scopes of work, budgets, work breakdown structures, schedules, and project deliverables. Assist in project and program analysis and reporting.
Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with a Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture focus.
Location: King Street Center-201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA and construction sites as needed
12. Supply Chain Management – Inventory Warehouse
Gain an understanding of inventory management, inventory control, expediting, and warehouse management. Duties could include: Input and research inventory and disbursement records, inventory adjustments and parts history/usage. Review daily computer reports and reconcile computer reports with source documents. Expedite parts delivery from multiple warehouses; pick up and deliver items as required. Perform basic warehousing and stocking functions using material handling equipment, load and unload items and acknowledge receipt of goods and services. Assist with physical inventory and cycle counting.
Requirements:
This work will be best performed and of most benefit to a student with a focus on inventory control, supply chain management, general business, warehouse management or other closely related field of study.
Locations: West Point Treatment Plant -1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA,
Brightwater Treatment Plant – 22505 SR 9 S.E. Woodinville, WA |
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