Waste Resources - Professional Student Intern

Overview The Department of Waste Resources is seeking three motivated and detail-oriented engineering interns to support the Engineering/Operations or Environmental Engineering team with technical project work, field activities, and data analysis. Interns will gain hands‑on experience working with real‑world engineering systems, participating in multidisciplinary projects, and contributing directly to operational improvements. This role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering disciplines who seek exposure to engineering design, project management, field investigations, and regulatory compliance work. The internship is an in‑person, one‑year position, approximately 20 hours per week with flexibility to accommodate academic obligations. Responsibilities Assist engineers with design calculations, drafting, and preparation of technical drawings. Support development of engineering reports, specifications, and construction documentation. Help research and evaluate engineering alternatives. Participate in site visits, inspections, surveying, sampling, and system performance evaluations. Collect, organize, and analyze field and operational data. Assist with equipment testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of findings. Perform engineering calculations under supervision. Analyze trends in operational data, monitoring results, and system performance metrics. Prepare charts, spreadsheets, and summaries for engineering review. Assist in preparing permit support materials, drawings, and submittal packages. Support quality assurance/quality control efforts on engineering deliverables. Maintain accurate project files, logs, and documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including operations, environmental compliance, and consultants. Present findings in clear written and verbal formats. Qualifications Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at the time of application. Applicants must be currently enrolled or attending an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's degree program (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) or preparing to transfer to a Bachelor's program during the internship. Preferred areas of study: Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering disciplines. All applicants are required to include a resume and most recent unofficial/official transcript. Documents must be uploaded as attachments at time of application to be considered. Contact For more information, contact Hayden Quezada at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Riverside