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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

2210 GRU - Water Engineering

Salary will be based on qualifications.

Closing Date:

05/13/2025

Job Details:

GRU’s Water/Wastewater Engineering Department is looking for an Engineering Intern to work in the Environmental or Civil Groups of the department. The ideal intern will have a background in Environmental and/or Civil Engineering and have flexibility and willingness to tackle any assignment, even if it means getting dirty and/or wet.

In addition to our competitive pay and great work environment, our Internship Program offers many benefits such as introducing students to Water/Wastewater utility service via practical work experience with a flexible schedule, making available a network of professionals in each student’s chosen career field and allowing students to apply their academic knowledge in the “real world.”


To be considered for this paid internship, candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A student currently working towards an A.A. or bachelor’s degree in either Environmental or Civil Engineering and possessing at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Student must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Preferably 20 hours a week in (4-8 hour) blocks of time.
• Student must be available to work at least a minimum of two consecutive semesters and potentially summers. Minimum of one (1) year is preferred.


Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience as an intern or in a co-op program in the Environmental or Civil Engineering field.
• AutoCAD software experience
• Water/wastewater/reclaimed water facility infrastructure knowledge
• GIS software (Esri ArcGIS desired) and knowledge of GIS theory and principals
• Microsoft Office experience, specifically Excel expertise
Summary of the roles and responsibilities of an Engineering Intern:
• Assist staff with environmental regulatory projects and routine tasks consisting of water quality and water conservation efforts including technical writing for reporting.
• Assist staff with new development efforts consisting of hydraulic water modeling, hydrant fire flows and design drawing review/scanning
• Assist staff with civil and/or environmental design projects such as treatment plant infrastructure design, lift station design, treatment wetlands and linear infrastructure improvement projects
• Assist staff with field data collection efforts such as wetland sampling, water quality sampling and GIS mapping
• Assist staff with data analysis efforts involving extensive use of GIS data, Cityworks and Excel data
• Assist staff with local engineering outreach and organization efforts such as AWWA and ASCE.

Job Description:

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Not only do we offer traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.