Engineering Intern*
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Madison Water Utility’s Engineering Internship is an eight-month, full-time co-op-style placement in engineering design and construction for public works projects. The intern works in the office and/or field, receives assignments from Water Utility engineers, and learns utility processes and procedures through mentoring and on-the-job training. The program also provides exposure to managerial and policy-setting activities, utility organization, and overall operations.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Water Utility is looking for qualified applicants for their Engineering Intern vacancy. This is entry-level professional engineering work for Madison Water Utility. The Engineering Internship is developed to advance agency goals and to foster professional development within the engineering career track, providing support and direction in an internship framework. This is a full-time, 8-month internship (co-op style placement) designed to provide meaningful experience and continuity. The internship will include exposure to managerial and policy-setting activities; an introduction to utility organizational structure; and an understanding of overall operations of the utility. This is an engineering design and construction position with work performed in the office and/or the field in connection with the design and construction of public works projects for Madison Water Utility. Assignments are received from Water Utility engineers who mentor the intern, define the scope of the work, guide the progress of the work, review the work in progress, and certify the results upon completion. The work is characterized by the application of theoretical engineering knowledge and expertise and the attainment of procedural knowledge through on-the-job training and experience. This position will work closely with colleagues and Utility technicians to learn processes and procedures necessary to develop a foundation from which to build expertise in public works design and construction. HOURS: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday DURATION: Early January through Late August 2027 (8 months) ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of experience applying the following: Currently enrolled and in good standing in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in civil, environmental, or construction engineering, or a related engineering program. OR Currently enrolled and in good standing in an Associate degree civil engineering technology program. AND Completion of one (1) year of their Associate degree program by the start of the internship. OR Graduates in a related field since May 2025 will also be considered. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.cityofmadison.com/jobs
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