Job Title:
Engineering Aide Intern II

Location:
Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name:
County of Henrico Department of Public Utilities

About Us:
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, is offering internship opportunities for high school and college students to develop skills and experience relevant to their course of study. We are committed to creating challenging, meaningful, relevant work experiences for students. All internships will have specific learning goals identified by the student as being core to their academic and career development. The County will strive to ensure a balance between the intern's specific learning goals and the work that is required by the Department.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us as an intern, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
Positions may be located throughout Henrico County, including at the Water Reclamation Facility at 9101 WRVA Road, near the intersection of Interstate 295 and Route 5 in Varina, VA.

General Statement of Duties:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 15, 2021.

Engineering Aide Intern II: We will hire a total of 3 students from this posting: one (1) student will be assigned to work at our Water Treatment Facility, (1) student will be assigned to work at Operations, and one (1) student will be assigned to our Water Reclamation Facility. This position is for a paid internship for the summer of 2021 for current students only as an Engineering Aide and depending on the skills, abilities, and interest of the student selected and the needs of the facility the individual could work in various sections in various capacities within the assigned location.

Henrico County offers a variety of hands-on internships performing a variety of responsible tasks relevant to the assigned department. Internships may be available in many departments at various times throughout the year. For information on available internships check the job site frequently at https://www.henricojobs.com/ . For information on the operations and functions of each department click here: https://henrico.us/departments/ .

Essential Duties:
Engineering Aide Intern II: We will hire a total of 3 students from this posting: one (1) student will be assigned to work at our Water Treatment Facility , one (1) student will be assigned to work at Operations, and one (1) student will be assigned to our Water Reclamation Facility .
This position is for a paid internship for the summer of 2021 as an Engineering Aide and depending on the skills, abilities, and interest of the student selected and the needs of the facility the individual could work in various sections in various capacities within the assigned location.

Work Hours and locations:
1. Water Treatment Facility - 10111 Three Chopt Road, Henrico, VA 23233; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm are core hours Monday through Friday.
2. Operations - 10401 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm are core hours Monday through Friday.
3. Water Reclamation Facility - 9101 WRVA Road, Henrico, VA 23231; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm are core hours Monday through Friday.

Interns may work up to 29 hours per week based on the assignment and the intern's availability. All internships are limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week.

Expected Start Date: May 17 - 24, 2021 depending on the student hired and their availability.

Expected End Date: On or by the start of the fall 2021 semester.

Internship Status: These are paid internship positions at the hourly rate of $12.76/hour. We can also provide academic credit if the selected student should need such either as a requirement or an elective according to their program guidelines.

Desired GPA: at least 3.0 for all locations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of County employees and citizens integral to the internship.
• Excellent organization and research skills with the ability to collect and organize facts/tasks effectively.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Excellent knowledge of and familiarity with computer systems with demonstrated proficiency in the use of a personal computer and common software products (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Ability to work multitask and manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and as a part of a team.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

1. Assigned Area: Water Treatment Plant
Desired area of program study or degree: Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering.
The intern will learn about the water treatment process and applications used to maintain and operate a water treatment facility.
The intern will perform and assist with:

• Computer Maintenance of the Management System.
• ESMS Program.
• Review and revisions to the standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

The selected student will need the ability to:

• Read and interpret engineering documents.
• Be proficient with a computer and will use Microsoft Office, Work Management Systems and other engineering-related equipment and systems.

2. Assigned Area: Operations facility

Desired area of program study or degree: Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (current junior or senior preferred).

The interns will learn about the infrastructure and how the operations unit supports the operations of the Public Utilities
Department as a whole.


Interns may perform and provide:

• Assistance to support the Environmental Sustainability Management Program.
  
• Data Analysis.
  
• GIS Mapping for water main repairs.
  
• Update date 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.
  
• Skilled tasks relating to the operation and maintenance of drinking water and sanitary sewer utility systems.
  
• In the 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 review plans, maps, drawings and charts.
  
• With internal research, intern will gather information from outside resources and on-site field visits.
  
• Intern will also assist with on-site field safety evaluations.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

The selected students will need the ability to:

• Understand the basics of pumps and fluids principles and practices.
• Read and interpret engineering documents.
• Experience with GIS software.
• Be in physical condition that allows bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, walking up and down stairs, and permits working out of doors and in adverse conditions and temperatures.
• Be proficient with a computer and will use Microsoft Office, the County's GIS, Work Management Systems and other engineering-related equipment and systems.

3. Assigned Area: Water Reclamation Facility
Preferred Program/Area of Study: Electrical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering. Depending on the skills and interest of the student selected and the needs of the facility the individual could work in various capacities.

This position depending on the skills, abilities, and interest of the student selected and the needs of the facility the individual could work in various sections in various capacities. Work may include drawing, specifications, operations and maintenance manual reviews for the purpose of organization, filing, digitizing, etc. Work may also include laboratory bench top, bioreactor studies, GIS mapping, valve guide development, pump card development, and preparing standard detail drawings

The interns will learn how a wastewater treatment plant operates and must possess the ability to:

• Read and interpret engineering documents.
  
• Use software systems and packages to assist in analyzing issues within the plant.
  
• 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.
  
• Be proficient with a computer and will use Microsoft Office, The County's GIS, Work Management Systems and other engineering-related equipment and systems.
  

The interns will assist and or perform the following:

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: 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 3.0 or better; prefer a college student in the junior or senior year of the relevant degree program; recent college undergraduate;
Experience: Completion of courses in relevant degree or vocational/technical program; relevant job or volunteer experience;
Or: Any equivalent combination education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the internship.

Additional Information:
The application process requires students to upload the following items:

• Resume
• Cover Letter that indicates
  • The assigned location of interest (Water Treatment Facility, Operations, Water Reclamation Facility).
  • The reason why you are interested in this internship
  • At least three learning goals related to the internship.
  • If you also have a need to earn academic credit, please list the basic program guidelines like hours needed, supervision or project requirements.
• Unofficial transcript that includes course listing with GPA

Interns are not entitled to a job at the end of an internship. The internship is designed to benefit the intern with the knowledge and skills gained through experiences provided during the course of the internship.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment (including as an intern), including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 15, 2021.

Students interested in internships with Henrico County general government need to apply through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .

Minimum Salary:
12.76

Maximum Salary:

Currency:
USD

Main Organization:
General Government General Government

Employment Status:
Hourly/Temporary Hourly/Temporary

Amount of Travel:

Work At Home: