Undergraduate Intern-Water Inspections

Job Description

The City of Naperville’s Water Utility is seeking a self-motivated student majoring in Water Treatment, Distribution & Operations, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering or Undecided with an aptitude for being hands-on, for a summer long internship. Duties include both field work (primarily) and office work.  The hours are Monday – Friday (7am-3:30pm), May – mid August. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience and to network and interact with utility professionals and contractors. 

Duties

• Work primarily in the field observing and documenting the hydrant abrasive blasting and painting contract. 
• Documenting weather conditions, photographing, determining mil thicknesses, filling out inspection reports and updating Cityworks work orders on all painted hydrants. 
• Learn, apply and make sure contractors adhere to AMPP standards for abrasive blasting and painting. 
• Assist with inspection of other water construction projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Student must currently be enrolled in a college curriculum geared toward a career  in construction, engineering or  municipal water systems or show great interest in the field of water operations. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills are a must, as well as some experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of utilizing digital maps or GIS applications a plus. 
• Be at least 18 years of age. 
• Have a valid State of Illinois Class D Driver's License. Applicants should possess a driving history with no moving violations for at least the last twelve (12) months. 
• Please note: children, stepchildren, or grandchildren of City employees or City Council members are not eligible to apply. 
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a pre-employment / post-offer drug screen. 

Additional Information

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago.  Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live.  The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area.  It’s also a great place to work!  Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application.  Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

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