Engineering Co-Op Intern- Metropolitan #604380869
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc

Undergraduate Co-Op Opportunity

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, La Verne

Water Purification Unit, Engineering Compliance Team

Company Name: Metropolitan Water District Position Title: Engineering Co-Op Intern

Position Type: Part-Time, Year-Round Salary Type: $20.00 per hour

Work Period : Starting December 2024 No. of Positions: 1

Requisition #: 604380869 Deadline to Apply: Thursday, 12/12/2024, by 5pm or until

enough qualified applications received.

Program Enrollment

Before applying for this position, student applicants must complete only once the online Cal Poly Pomona Cooperative Education Program interest form if they have not yet done so.

Application Procedure

Current sophomore or junior status with approximately two years remaining before graduation is required. To apply and be considered for this position, students MUST complete/submit all the items below:

1. Apply online: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6041387.careers?CareersSearch

Please save/download via PDF your filled-out application before quitting the online application.

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Availability Form https://www.cpp.edu/cce/students/co-op-education/files/la-verne-metropolitan_interview-availability-form_fillable-2020.pdf
4. Current unofficial transcripts including related courses, grades and estimated graduation date.

Please email to co-op@cpp.edu the required 5 items above. Please indicate requisition #604380869 above on your application documents .

Position Description

Metropolitan's Water Quality Section, Water Purification Unit, Engineering Compliance Team has one (1) opening for Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering majors. This position will require a time commitment of approximately 12-20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, between 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, preferably, in four-hour blocks of time or more. For the summer months, up to 32 hours/week may be arranged.

Duties

The selected Co-Op student will assist engineers with various tasks involving water treatment processes and source water protection. Examples of these tasks include but are not limited to reviewing design packages, analyzing water quality data, updating standards, assisting with technical report writing, and performing literature searches. Additionally, the Co-Op student may assist in hands-on work, including water quality sampling and assisting in operating drinking water research and monitoring equipment.

Required Skills and/or Coursework

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited four-year degree program in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or better in relevant major coursework is required. Sophomore or junior status with approximately two years remaining before graduation is required.

Desirable Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of drinking water treatment processes is helpful, but not mandatory. Proficient laboratory skills are desired. It is beneficial for the student to have one year of work experience (or coursework experience) in engineering and computer-related fields. Proficient computing and writing skills are desirable with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).

Work Location La Verne, California (Water Quality Laboratory)

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