Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District · 17 hours ago
Wastewater Plant Process Engineering Intern
Cuyahoga Heights, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19.82/hr - $21.85/hrThe Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is the largest wastewater treatment provider in Ohio, focusing on effective wastewater and stormwater management. The Wastewater Plant Process Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience working with plant engineering staff on projects related to engineering investigations, system analysis, and process control optimization.
Environmental ConsultingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Equipment Condition Assessment
Field investigations to confirm equipment performance
Business case analysis for replacement vs. repair
Coordination with vendors and suppliers
Plant Optimization Studies
Sampling and testing of wastewater process
Determining optimal chemical feed to meet operational standards
Preparing reports and memos supporting findings and recommendations
Process Analysis
Monitor and document process control parameters and objectives for each treatment process assigned
Evaluates process and report when parameters are not within control range
Develop recommendations for corrective action
Review data, prepare operational trends and perform analysis to evaluate correlation between operational decisions and treatment outcomes
Prepare reports and presentation material
Actively participate in meetings
Process and Hydraulic Modeling
Assist staff with the research and analysis to build models required to analyze plant operational efficiency
Test models to understand operational changes that support better process efficiency
Qualification
Required
Candidate must be enrolled in school or must have graduated within 24 months from the date of application
Declared Majors: Civil Engineering
Any of the following degree program levels may qualify: Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, Graduate
Candidate must be able to commit to a fixed-term assignment of 6 months with an option to extend at NEORSD's discretion
Candidate must possess effective written and verbal communication, organizational skills and decision-making abilities
Candidate must be detail oriented and have effective project and time management skills
Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint) and familiar with project tools (MS Project or Primavera preferred.)
Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the District's acceptable guidelines
The District requires protective footwear (i.e., steel or composite-toed) when working in the plants, pump stations, construction sites, public rights-of-way and other posted areas
Preferred
Familiar with project tools (MS Project or Primavera preferred.)
It is also recommended, but not required, that footwear be waterproof and have included a shank to protect the bottom of the foot
Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage
Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking at our facilities
Corporate Discounts
Health & Wellness Program
Company
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District protects public health and the environment by leading effective wastewater and stormwater management.
Founded in 1972
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (4)
2023 (1)
2022 (5)
2021 (1)
2020 (10)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Duplay, CPA, CMA
Chief Financial Officer
Rick Vincent, PE
CSO Collection Systems Design Manager
Recent News
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