Engineering Intern

California Water Service

Job Description :

The Engineering Intern is responsible for assisting with projects and tasks across the State of California, within the assigned Engineering department. The position will provide support of projects, regulatory requirements, and Company goals, and may work on small projects, as well as large projects under the guidance of a project manager within the Engineering Department.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS :

One‑year commitment from June 1, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Summer - full time (32-40 hours per week)

Fall / Spring / Winter - based on school schedule

100% on-site, no remote option

Eligibility for employment in the US is required without sponsorship (ex. OPT, F1, etc.)

Capital Delivery – Civil, Construction, Electrical and Engineering (Multiple Disciplines)

Provides support including budgeting, planning, designing, permitting, bidding, and managing construction of capital projects. These projects include wells, tanks, pump stations, pipelines, treatment plants, power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, communications motor controls, emergency standby generators, SCADA and PLC control systems, and radio communications. Projects may be new installations or modifications to existing facilities.

Performs water meter service sizing calculations and in accordance with design standards

Reviews district operations water facility design drawings

Related field work travel, vendor presentations, and assigned classes

Provides support for procurement for design and construction projects

Provides support property acquisition projects

General tasks including administrative tasks, status reporting, attending group meetings, field visits and data gathering and processing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Engineering Intern roles : Junior, Senior or Master’s Degree level student studying Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.

Must be a student for at least six months of the entire duration of the internship (approximately one year)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills

Project management skills

Experience with Excel, Word and other Microsoft programs

Experience working in an engineering capacity desirable

Experience with construction and contractors desirable

Experience working with consultants desirable

Experience in water and wastewater desirable

Experience with AutoCAD and / or Civil 3D desirable

Comfortability with technology and ability to learn new programs and obtain accurate results

Understanding of fluid dynamics and groundwater resources desirable

Engineer in Training certification desirable

Valid driver license

Eligibility for employment in the US is required without sponsorship

Salary Range : $25.00 (DOE)

Deadline to submit resume is Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.