What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Thermal Plant position at Massachusetts Water Resources Authority?
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Posting Period: 12/2/2025 to 1/20/2026
Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA
Salary: $19 - $22 per hour based on years of education.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of duties in the operation of boilers and related auxiliary equipment.
- Lubricates auxiliary equipment as necessary.
- Monitors gauges, meters, and recording devices and makes adjustments as instructed to maintain specified pressures and temperatures.
- Assists in making ordinary repairs such as replacing gaskets, repackaging pumps, cleaning, scraping and washing out water boxes. Assists in making minor repairs to auxiliary equipment.
- Maintains records and makes entries on daily log.
- Monitors boilers, feed and circulating pumps, controls steam flow under direction of Watch Engineer.
- Collects water samples and tests to determine water quality. Records results and reports abnormalities to Watch Engineer.
Required Qualifications
- Basic technical and communication skills as normally attained through a high school education or the equivalent; and
- Some experience in the principle of operations of Thermal/Power Plant equipment, high pressure boilers, topping turbine and related auxiliary equipment preferred
- Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
- Department of Public Safety Massachusetts Second Class Fireman's License preferred.
- Internship duration: May - September
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of operation of generating equipment, plant heating, large diesel-fuel engines and electrical distribution systems preferred.
- Knowledge of safety practices and application in steam engineering preferred.
- Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment preferred.
Other Position Information
PCR: I2931001
Division: Operations
Department: Deer Island Director's Office
Union/Grade: Non-Union//TEMPORARY
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status.
Salary : $19 - $22