Student Intern - Water Reuse (District Temp-PT)

Water Reuse Co-Op Internship At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people. We're offering a dynamic Water Reuse Co-Op Internship within its Water Quality Section. This in-person role provides hands-on engineering, field, and laboratory experience at the Pure Water Southern California Demonstration Plant located in Carson, CA. The intern will work directly under the guidance of water quality technicians, specialists, and process engineers to support the Water Reuse and Process Development (WRPD) Team. In this position, you'll gain training and mentoring in an assigned area of responsibility performing assignments that serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to MWD's Water Reuse and Process Development (WRPD) structure. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with customers, willingness to learn, manage time effectively, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with guidance, and have an ability to work both independently and as part of a team while demonstrating commitment and patience. Field & Laboratory Operations Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)Gain expert-level experience in interpreting PFDs to review treatment designs and document active treatment processes. Hands-on Testing Assist with sample collection, sample preparation, and routine water quality testing. Lab Maintenance Handle chemicals safely while maintaining laboratory cleanliness, organization, and strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Technical Writing: Assist with literature research, technical report writing, and document editing.