MWRA

Intern, Process Engineering (Water Treatment)

MWRA  •  $19 - $22/hr  •  Marlborough, MA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

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.

The MWRA Western Operations Department has an opening for interns to assist Operations staff with engineering tasks related to the daily operation one of the largest drinking water treatment plants on the East Coast. These duties include engineering calculation, field investigations, data review and analysis, water system evaluations, assistance with ongoing construction projects, startup and testing, review and coordination of engineering drawings and specifications.

Posting Period: 2/18/2026 to 3/3/2026
Location:
Marlborough, MA
Salary:
$19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Compile data and perform data reviews and interpretations.
  • Review engineering reports, plans and SOP's.
  • Assist in the evaluation of water system performance.
  • Perform and verify engineering calculations.
  • Assist with the consolidation and modification of detailed records to support plant operations.
  • Field verifies and makes corrections and/or additions to the equipment data records.
  • Assist with developing task order, maintenance and water treatment projects specifications.
  • Assist with checkout and startup of new process control equipment and systems.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

  • At least two (2) years of college in an accredited degree program in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering. Coursework in environmental engineering, water and wastewater systems and/or hydraulics is preferred.
  • Familiarity with computers, Word, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD.
  • Internship duration: May - September

Other Position Information
PCR:
I3392001
Division:
Operations
Department:
Treatment & Transmission
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, or veteran status.

MWRA

About MWRA

MWRA supplies some of the best drinking water in the country and provides wastewater treatment services to over 3 million people in eastern and central Massachusetts.

Every day, our highly talented staff work to protect the public health and the health of the environment. We are passionate about developing and retaining a high-performance workforce that reflects our service area and underscores our core principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, enables us to achieve our mission, brings value to our staff and makes us better able to serve our ratepayers.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including Health and Dental Insurance, paid holidays and vacations, our own MWRA Retirement System, tuition reimbursement, training and more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. MWRA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression including a transgender identity, genetics or veteran status.

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Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1985
Website
mwra.com
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