Intern, Engineering Services DI

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Summary:

The MWRA Deer Island Engineering Department has an opening for a summer internship.

Posting Period: 3/11/2026 to 3/24/2026
Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA
Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with inspection of new plant process equipment for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Verify plant installations are consistent with facility as-built drawings.
• Performs basic engineering calculations to select new equipment.
• Assists with construction field oversight.
• Assist with inspection of construction work performed by contractors to insure compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Assist with inspection of materials delivered to construction sites to verify compliance with specifications and approved submittals.
• Assist performing basic engineering calculations (e.g. / electrical conductor and conduit sizing, pressure and flow for piping and pumping systems, etc.).
• Assist with preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Works under the general supervision of a Sr. Program Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• The preferred candidates will be at least a junior in a college degree program in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Internship duration: May - September

Other Position Information
PCR: I2972001
Division: Operations
Department: Deer Island - Cap Prg Mgt
Union/Grade: Non-Union/TEMPORARY

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.