What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil/Environmental Engineering Intern position at Carollo Engineers Inc.?
Overview
Carollo Engineers is a nationally recognized engineering firm specializing in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking an Engineering Intern to join our Oklahoma City team for an innovative water distribution engineering study focused on water quality throughout a large distribution system. This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, field data, and chemical dosing for a corrosion study pilot plant located at the Draper Water Treatment Plant in the southeast Oklahoma City area. This position may also assist with other ongoing studies or construction services at other Oklahoma City water plants. This position is onsite, so the applicant must reside within commuting distance of Oklahoma City.
This position is to be filled IMMEDIATELY and will continue through March 2025, with possible extension.
Responsibilities
- Participate in field activities such as site investigations, water quality testing, and pilot plant operations.
- Run and maintain multiple pipe-loop skid at Draper WTP. Duties consist of collecting water samples, performing various tests, chemical dosing, data collection and observing mechanical operations.
- This is an estimated commitment of 8-16 hours per week with the potential of one to three trips each week to the Draper WTP, and possibly one or two trips to the Oklahoma City office per month.
- Travel within the Oklahoma City area will be required. The estimated distance from the OU Campus to Draper WTP is 13 miles. The estimated distance from the OU Campus to the Carollo Oklahoma City office is 21 miles. Applicants must provide their own transportation.
- Assist with sample preparation for analysis and/or shipping to other laboratories.
- Assist with the preparation of technical memoranda, reports, and other electronic deliverables.
- There will be one mandatory meeting (MS Teams)
- Maintain accurate and complete data entry logs and perform data analysis.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Enrolled or completed sophomore year of college.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and/or coursework in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance.
- Experience with technical laboratory equipment and tools.
- Previous related internship experience a plus, but not required.
- Licensed as an Engineer Intern (EI) or scheduled to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Availability to work on Saturdays.
Other Compensation and Benefits
Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available.
