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DC Water · 5 hours ago

803000-018:Summer Intern, Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement

5000 Overlook Avenue S. W., Washington, DC, 20032, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr

DC Water provides essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services to over 700,000 residents in the District of Columbia. The Summer Intern will support sewer infrastructure projects by assisting with project scheduling, communication coordination, and stakeholder engagement activities.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Support planning, execution, and monitoring of sewer rehabilitation projects, including trenchless rehabilitation methods such as Geopolymer Lining Systems (GLS) and Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP)

Assist with project scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking for infrastructure rehabilitation activities

Monitor construction and rehabilitation work and document progress through reports, field notes, and photographs

Support coordination and communication with contractors, agencies, property owners, and internal stakeholders

Assist with stakeholder engagement activities by preparing project updates, organizing meetings, and documenting discussions

Help address community and stakeholder concerns related to construction impacts, traffic control measures, and site restoration

Support preparation of technical documentation, project reports, and rehabilitation status updates

Prepare meeting summaries and stakeholder communication materials to support effective project delivery

Assist with ensuring compliance with safety protocols, site restoration requirements, and project standards

Qualification

Civil engineering knowledgeProject schedulingTrenchless rehabilitation methodsStakeholder coordinationSewer system proceduresResource allocationEnglishAttention to detailEffective communicationTechnical documentation

Required

Basic civil engineering knowledge, particularly related to infrastructure rehabilitation and project management

Exposure to project scheduling and resource allocation concepts

Familiarity with trenchless rehabilitation methods such as CIPP and Geopolymer Lining Systems (GLS), sewer flow control, or inspection processes to support project documentation and reporting

Ability to support stakeholder coordination through clear and effective communication

Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program

Must have at least 30 credit hours complete

Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average

Basic civil engineering knowledge related to trenchless rehabilitation methods (GLS and CIPP)

Familiarity with sewer system procedures and rehabilitation activities

Ability to support project scheduling, documentation, and reporting

Strong attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication skills to support stakeholder coordination

English

Ability to work in confined spaces and active construction environments

Ability to participate in frequent on-site activities and navigate construction sites safely

Ability to use or work around specialized tools and equipment as required

Ability to adhere to strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining safety standards

Preferred

Basic project management knowledge

Experience with scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and technical documentation or reporting

Preferred Majors: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related fields, with relevant coursework or experience in project management or construction management

Technical understanding of trenchless sewer rehabilitation methods

Strong project management skills, including task tracking and coordination

Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement, documentation, and reporting