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Engineering Design Intern
Open Date: 02/18/26
Close Date: 02/18/26
Job Type: Temporary
Location: River Mountains Water Treatment Facility, 1299 Burkholder Blvd., Henderson
For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at internship.program@lvvwd.com.
The ideal candidate will have completed at least one calendar year of higher education and have the ability to: use computer software to create clear and accurate exhibits for various engineering projects; perform technical research; maintain detailed and organized notes and records; analyze engineering and mathematical problems; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and exhibit a willingness to establish effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
ELIGIBILITY/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
-Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in any field
-Current enrollment with a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (undergraduate level) or 3 credit hours per semester (graduate level)
-Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
-Available to work up to 25 hours weekly
-A valid Nevada driver’s license
-Legal right to work in the US, including authorization to work off-campus
Under direction, performs engineering work and a variety of technical and administrative duties in the research, planning, design and construction of waterworks capital and/or maintenance projects; interacts and coordinates the work of professional and technical staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents of this class complete engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting policies and determining work assignments. Incumbents are responsible for planning future system needs and developing, implementing and monitoring major construction and/or developer projects, from inception to completion. Incumbents may oversee, coordinate and review the work of professional and technical personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.
Performs engineering planning for major capital construction and/or maintenance programs, including systems construction; determines existing and projected populations and water demands within the District’s service area; reviews and evaluates water plans; researches and plans future system and facilities requirements.
Prepares plans and specifications for the construction of waterworks engineering projects, including pumping stations, wells, pipelines and reservoirs; researches and identifies project design requirements; conducts computer modeling of the system and facilities to determine design requirements and parameters; analyzes and determines service availability and hydraulic guidelines for existing and proposed projects; performs calculations and prepares Engineer’s estimates of time and material costs.
Reviews developer plans for conformance with District standards and service rules; monitors and reviews progress of developer projects.
Supports facilities expansion and/or refurbishment projects designed in-house and by engineering consultants; prepares requests for soil or topographic surveys; establishes progress schedules and serves as a liaison between the District, contractors, consultants and other utilities or agencies; monitors project progress.
Monitors work in progress, including field investigations, to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and standards; compiles and maintains records of approved projects.
Researches, coordinates and reviews proposed right-of-way alignments and the vacation of existing rights-of-way; coordinates right-of-way acquisitions with the District’s Right-of-Way Agent.
Coordinates major construction projects with other departments and agencies; reviews and analyzes construction projects planned by other agencies for potential impact on District operations; confers with personnel from other departments and agencies regarding current and proposed construction projects; identifies and resolves problems in compatibility between other agency systems and the District’s system; participates in the development of methods and systems for tracking construction by other agencies.
Develops, implements and tracks progress of planned infrastructure systems.
Provides technical guidance and assistance to professional and technical staff.
Conducts routine research; reviews completed work; assists in the solution of identified problems.
Prepares a variety of special engineering studies, correspondence, records, files and reports.
OTHER DUTIES
Develops, revises and maintains master documents, templates and forms and maintains and enters a variety of data in databases and spreadsheets.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Theory, principles and practices of civil or mechanical engineering design and construction; principles of physics and mathematics applicable to civil or mechanical engineering; principles and techniques of goals and objectives development and work planning and organization; principles and practices of project management and evaluation; principles, modern techniques and equipment used in design, construction and maintenance of various public works projects, including land surveying; strength, properties and uses of construction materials; legal guidelines for public works engineering; basic engineering design and construction processes, activities and terminology; word processing, database, spreadsheet and other standard business software; office administration practices and procedures; principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; public relations; micro-computer applications pertaining to the work.
Ability to:
Review, prepare or direct the preparation of plans, specifications and legal contracts; prepare and evaluate engineering studies of small to large projects; perform technical research and analyze engineering and mathematical problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending or adopting effective courses of action; perform accurate engineering calculations and cost estimates; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence and other written materials; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and current enrollment in an applicable college or university program that results in a degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or a related field. Internship eligibility is contingent upon showing proof of maintaining at least six course credits per semester (undergraduate program) or three course credits per semester (graduate program) and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Experience in an engineering or construction environment is highly desirable.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Some positions may require a valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret technical data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; use math/mathematical skills; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers, staff, contractors, consultants, outside engineers, developers, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees typically work under normal office conditions, and the noise level is moderately quiet. Employees periodically perform duties at a construction site and may be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, heavy vibrations and loud or prolonged noise levels. In field environments, employees may work near moving equipment or heavy traffic and on uneven surfaces and varying types of outdoor terrain.