CO-OP/INTERN WASTEWATER ENGINEERING (PROJECT MANAGEMENT) )

MSD DIVISION OF Wastewater Engineering - Project Management
 
Mission: Provide planning, design, and project management support to project managers and supervising engineers in the Project Management branch, with emphasis on supporting the Project Managers. Learn aspects of project management by assisting with GIS map development, assist in review of invoices charged to MSD projects, assist in review of construction submittals, develop mailing lists and communications for public communications, and attend training related to civil and environmental engineering. Visit active construction sites to see application of project plans and associated documentation.

Provide support to tap permits, plan review, utility review and local sewer assessment program in Development Services section. Candidate will assist with issuing permits for sewer-related construction, reviewing sanitary sewer designs, supporting sewer extension projects, and aiding in the development of internal processes to enhance program delivery.  

Purpose: Gain experience in and understand government public service while providing design and project management support to Project Managers. Provide assistance with a variety of tasks related to planning, design, and construction of sewers, pump stations, detention basins, and other conveyance-related items. Candidates will be occasionally in the field for observation, and document sewer testing results.

Gain experience and knowledge related to the fast-paced environment of private/public development within MSD’s service area. Candidates will use best engineering judgement to troubleshoot development-related impacts on the public sewer system. Work involves close coordination with engineering (planning, design, inspections, GIS, records, surveying, and etc.), and operations to ensure consistency and clear communication between all parties with different areas of responsibility.
 
Overview: Be an effective member in a multi-disciplinary team assisting teammates in a professional working environment. Develop communication skills. Learn about project management, specifically planning, design, property acquisition, and construction of various projects. Learn about civil engineering, especially wastewater treatment, sewer design and project management. Assume responsibility for your actions and act in an ethical manner. 

Expectations:  Learn the basics of: GIS, MSD rules and regulations, engineering design standards, construction standards, stormwater detention, permitting, assessment sewer planning and concept level design, project legislation, in-house design, construction cost estimation, and customer service. Utilize various software platforms to prepare project exhibits. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as workflow changes. 

Deliverables:
 

Budget: Invoice Review

• Logistics: Scheduling

Training: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MSD GIS, Microsoft Office

Co-Op Learning Milestones:
 

Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D

Basic understanding of gravity sanitary sewer planning and design

Basic understanding of the legislative process for assessment sewer projects

Basic understanding on project and construction budgets

• Basic understanding of MSD GIS

 Education:

• Completed two-semester of undergraduate coursework.
• Basic understanding of MS Office

HR Contact: Jerrold Ware, Jerrold.Ware@cincinnati-oh.gov