Engineering Tech Intern (Corrosion)

Connect to a career at City Utilities CU has been connecting our community to the services they need for every day life since 1945. From electricity to power our lives, clean water to be healthy, natural gas to stay warm, internet to keep businesses connected, to transit services to get them where they need to go. This position requires an employee to work between 20-25 hours per week during the school semesters, and 40 hours per week during summer, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a calendar year. Each semester, undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and graduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. INTERN GUIDELINES: Students who have completed at least one year of college and are enrolled as a full-time student may apply. Must be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program. A studentu2019s intern position will end within three months after graduation. Pay Rate: NG&W Engineer Corrosion Intern (210) PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Supervisor-Natural Gas & Water Technical Services or designee, the employee shall perform the necessary duties of the Engineering group to ensure that the goals and functions of the section and the department are carried out. The employee shall perform any and all technical work (which may include, but not be limited to: customer contact, sketches, drawings, estimates, reports, studies, contract preparation, quantity take-offs, surveys, field checking, field coordination, inspections) as may be deemed necessary by the supervisor in the day-to-day operation of the departmentu2019s business. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Performs review of plats and plans from local engineers, architects, developers, and other agencies for availability, adequacy, and locations of gas service and for possible conflicts. + Prepares contract specifications and bidding documents. Provides contract administration including preparing payments, contract bid evaluation, change orders, and other administrative work. + Performs engineering studies and prepares reports. Performs system modeling for the Natural Gas & Water distribution systems. + Design of relocations and adjustments to CUu2019s gas facilities as required for highway and street widening projects, sewer projects, or any related type of project requiring relocations or adjustments. + Design of gas & water main and service renewal projects. + Reviews, updates, and prepares gas and water construction standards as directed. Prepares job sketches, drawings, material take-offs, cost estimates, authorizations, workforce management estimates, as may be required. + Prepares design drawings for construction of gas & water facilities with AutoCad and/or ESRI software. + Performs field work such as taking elevations at test holes to gain information for design work. + Design of residential, commercial, and industrial gas & water services and metering facilities to provide service to new and existing customers. + Design work referenced above is subject to the approval of a Registered Professional Engineer to assure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. + Under the supervision of the Supervisor-Technical Services or designee and in coordination with corrosion technicians, performs house to house surveys, taking pipe to soil potential readings, checking for electrically shorted meter swivels, and performing visual inspection of anodeless risers. + Log inspection data utilizing hardware and software provided by City Utilities. + Use corrosion pipeline industry instruments such as electrical measuring instruments, electronic locator equipment, and various other tools. + May assist Corrosion Technicians in reading test stations and rectifiers + Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent is required.One year of college course work with an emphasis in pre-engineering is required.Must be seeking a degree in engineering.Engineering program must be accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission, Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission will not be accepted.Preference will be given to Mechanical, Civil, Management, Chemical, Environmental, Geological, Architectural and Petroleum Engineering. Licensing/Certification: Must have a valid driveru2019s license (minimum Class F).Subject to Department of Transportation's and/or Public Service Commission's drug testing requirements and Gas Operator Qualification requirements. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + A working knowledge of engineering functions and problem-solving techniques is required. + Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate technical work. + Ability to use computers and be familiar with Microsoft Office. + Ability to effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously. + Experience with AutoCad and/or GIS software is preferred. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, grasping, bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, crawling, and climbing. Must be able to enter, work in, and exit restricted areas (including, but not limited to, areas under porches and decks). Working Conditions: Primarily outside field work in varying weather conditions. A portion of time will be spent in normal office environment. Miscellaneous Requirements: Subject to CU drug testing requirements. Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people.New hires are informed of the requirements of the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program upon hire, and incumbents must continue to meet the requirements each semester in order to continue employment. Co-ops who do not meet the requirements may be ineligible for the Co-op Program and their employment may be terminated. NG&W Engineer Intern (Water Treatment Maintenance) PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of Engineer IV-Water Systems, performs engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department's goals. Duties will be dependent upon the individual job classification and departmental workload and may include any or all of the duties described below. Performs assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Aids project engineers and process analysts in daily tasks of implementing and organizing project documents and analyzing and updating operations information. + Prepares and reviews required drawings using AutoCad. + Under the supervision of process analyst, reviews and updates SCADA system data base information utilizing MS Excel and other SCADA programming. + Performs daily tasks including filing and organization of project documents and recording and producing meeting minutes. + Performs engineering evaluations of alternate methods for proposed projects. + Prepares design plans, specifications, and contract documents for review. + Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital and non-capital projects and prepares other cost estimates. + Performs field work such as taking elevations at test holes, collecting GPS field data, and determining locations of existing facilities. + Performs some construction inspection duties as required and reports any conflicts to project engineer. + Prepares and submits weekly progress reports to project engineer. + Prepares and updates AS-BUILT drawings during construction. + Performs other related duties as required or assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Must be a student in good standing in a Bacheloru2019s degree program in mechanical or civil engineering discipline from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Must currently be a sophomore or higher grade level. Previous work experience is preferred. Experience with MS Excel is required. Experience with AutoCad is required. Experience with AutoCad 3D is preferred. Licensing/Certification: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Must have a working knowledge of engineering functions. + Must be able to plan and organize technical work. + Must be able to effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously. + Should understand the problems and practices applicable to the functions of engineering and have a familiarity with computer systems. + Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. (Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments.) + Must be able to adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. + Must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to work well with others. Physical Requirements: Working Conditions: Duties are primarily performed in an office environment. Some outside field work as necessary in all weather conditions. Miscellaneous Requirements: New hires are informed of the requirements of the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program upon hire, and incumbents must continue to meet the requirements each semester in order to continue employment. Co-ops who do not meet the requirements may be ineligible for the Co-op Program and their employment may be terminated.Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people. NG&W Engineer Intern (Water Quality) PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of Manager-Water Quality & Optimization, performs engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department's goals. Duties will be dependent upon the individual job classification and departmental workload and may include any or all of the duties described below. Performs assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Conducts, as assigned, research projects/evaluations related to water treatment processes and optimization of existing treatment process. + Conducts, as assigned, research projects/evaluations related to water distribution system optimization. + Performs research and manages projects related to remote sensing and monitoring of source waters. + Performs lakes monitoring activities and related analyses as assigned. + Aids project engineers and process analysts in daily tasks of implementing and organizing project documents and analyzing and updating operations information. + Prepares and reviews required drawings using AutoCad. + Performs daily tasks including filing and organization of project documents and recording and producing meeting minutes. + Performs engineering evaluations of alternate methods for proposed projects. + Prepares design plans, specifications, and contract documents for review. + Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital and non-capital projects and prepares other cost estimates. + Performs field work such as taking elevations at test holes, collecting GPS field data, and determining locations of existing facilities. + Performs some construction inspection duties as required and reports any conflicts to project engineer. + Prepares and submits weekly progress reports to project engineer. + Prepares and updates AS-BUILT drawings during construction. + Performs other related duties as required or assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Must be a student in good standing in a Bacheloru2019s degree program in mechanical, environmental, or civil engineering discipline from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Must currently be a sophomore or higher grade level. Previous work experience is preferred. Experience with MS Excel is required. Experience with AutoCad is preferred. Licensing/Certification: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Must have a working knowledge of engineering functions. + Must be able to plan and organize technical work. + Must be able to effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously. + Should understand the problems and practices applicable to the functions of engineering and have a familiarity with computer systems. + Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. (Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments.) + Must be able to adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. + Must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to work well with others. Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to perform work in the field. Must wear safety equipment (flotation device, hard hat, traffic vest) wherever appropriate. Working Conditions: Duties are primarily performed in an office environment. Some outside field work as necessary in all weather conditions. Miscellaneous Requirements: New hires are informed of the requirements of the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program upon hire, and incumbents must continue to meet the requirements each semester in order to continue employment. Co-ops who do not meet the requirements may be ineligible for the Co-op Program and their employment may be terminated.Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people. NG&W Engineer Intern (Water Department) PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of Manager-Water Systems Planning/Engineering or designee, performs engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department's goals. Duties will be dependent upon the individual job classification and departmental workload and may include any or all of the duties described below. Performs assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Performs engineering and design duties, including cost estimates for customer-requested improvements to the water systems, including commercial services and main extensions and relocations, tie-ins, renewals, water treatment, and pump station projects. + Prepares and reviews required drawings using AutoCad and/or ESRI Software. + Prepares contract documents for use with contractor/developer-installed water construction projects. + Performs water system load studies and analyses to determine adequacy of supplies and distribution system capacities, with resulting data being used in sizing various mains and services. + Performs engineering evaluations of alternate methods for proposed projects. + Prepares design plans, specifications, and contract documents. + Monitors the progress of projects and performs inspections when required to ensure compliance with drawings and specs including selecting routes for water mains. + Performs engineering review of plats and plans from local engineers, architects, developers, and other agencies for availability, adequacy, and locations of water service and possible conflicts.taking elevations at test holes and determining locations. + Performs other related duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Should be a student in good standing in a Bachelor's degree program in appropriate engineering discipline from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Previous work experience is preferred. Licensing/Certification: Must have a valid driveru2019s license (minimum Class F). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Must have a working knowledge of engineering functions. + Must be able to plan and organize technical work. Must be able to effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously. + Should understand the problems and practices applicable to the functions of engineering and have a familiarity with computer systems. + Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. (Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments.) + Must be able to adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. + May be assisted by technicians. Must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to work well with others. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, grasping, bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, crawling, and climbing. Must be able to enter, work in, and exit restricted areas (including, but not limited to, small crawl spaces under homes and attics). Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some outside field work as necessary in all weather conditions. Miscellaneous Requirements: New hires are informed of the requirements of the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program upon hire, and incumbents must continue to meet the requirements each semester in order to continue employment. Co-ops who do not meet the requirements may be ineligible for the Co-op Program and their employment may be terminated.Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people. NG&W Engineer Intern PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Engineer IV-Natural Gas & Water or designee, the employee shall perform the necessary duties of the Engineering group to ensure that the goals and functions of the section and the department are carried out. The employee shall perform any and all technical work (which may include, but not be limited to: customer contact, sketches, drawings, estimates, reports, studies, contract preparation, quantity take-offs, surveys, field checking, field coordination, inspections) as may be deemed necessary by the supervisor in the day-to-day operation of the departmentu2019s business. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Performs review of plats and plans from local engineers, architects, developers, and other agencies for availability, adequacy, and locations of gas service and for possible conflicts. + Prepares contract specifications and bidding documents. Provides contract administration including preparing payments, contract bid evaluation, change orders, and other administrative work. + Performs engineering studies and prepares reports. Performs system modeling for the Natural Gas & Water distribution systems. + Design of relocations and adjustments to CUu2019s gas and water facilities as required for highway and street widening projects, sewer projects, or any related type of project requiring relocations or adjustments. + Design of gas & water main and service renewal projects. + Reviews, updates, and prepares gas and water construction standards as directed. Prepares job sketches, drawings, material take-offs, cost estimates, authorizations, workforce management estimates, as may be required. + Prepares design drawings for construction of gas & water facilities with AutoCad and/or ESRI software. + Performs field work such as taking elevations at test holes to gain information for design work. + Design of residential, commercial, and industrial gas & water services and metering facilities to provide service to new and existing customers. + Design work referenced above is subject to the approval of a Registered Professional Engineer to assure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. + Performs corrosion related survey work as necessary including the use of locating equipment and voltage meters. May be required to paint meter sets and/or install anodes. + Performs other related duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent is required.One year of college course work is preferred with an emphasis in pre-engineering or other related technical field required.Must be seeking an Engineering degree with ABET-accreditation.Preference will be given to Mechanical, Civil, Management, Chemical, Environmental, Geological, Architectural and Petroleum Engineering. Licensing/Certification: Must have a valid driveru2019s license (minimum Class F).Subject to Department of Transportation's and/or Public Service Commission's drug testing requirements and Gas Operator Qualification requirements. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Working knowledge of engineering functions and problem-solving techniques. + Ability to plan, organize and coordinate technical work. + Ability to use computers and be familiar with Microsoft Office. + Ability to effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously. + Dependable due to the needs and duties of the position. + Experience with AutoCad and/or GIS software is preferred. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, grasping, bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, crawling, and climbing. Must be able to enter, work in, and exit restricted areas (including, but not limited to, small crawl spaces under homes and attics). Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some outside field work as necessary. Safety Sensitive Position: A safety-sensitive position involves the performance of duties which may have a direct and immediate impact on the safety of the public and other public employees. This is a safety sensitive position. Miscellaneous Requirements: Subject to CU drug testing requirements. Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people.Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.New hires are informed of the requirements of the Internship Program upon hire, and incumbents must continue to meet the requirements each semester in order to continue employment. Interns who do not meet the requirements may be ineligible for the internship and their employment may be terminated. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Job Description: PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Engineer IV-Natural Gas & Water or designee, the employee shall perform the necessary duties of the Engineering group to ensure that the goals and functions of the section and the department are carried out. The employee shall perform any and all technical work (which may include, but not be limited to: customer contact, sketches, drawings, estimates, reports, studies, contract preparation, quantity take-offs, surveys, field checking, field coordination, inspections) as may be deemed necessary by the supervisor in the day-to-day operation of the departmentu2019s business. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Performs review of plats and plans from local engineers, architects, developers, and other agencies for availability, adequacy, and locations of gas service and for possible conflicts. + Prepares contract specifications and bidding documents. Provides contract administration including preparing payments, contract bid evaluation, change orders, and other administrative work. + Performs engineering studies and prepares reports. Performs system modeling for the Natural Gas & Water distribution systems. + Design of relocations and adjustments to CUu2019s gas and water facilities as required for highway and street widening projects, sewer projects, or any related type of project requiring relocations or adjustments. + Design of gas & water main and service renewal projects. + Reviews, updates, and prepares gas and water construction standards as directed. Prepares job sketches, drawings, material take-offs, cost estimates, authorizations, workforce management estimates, as may be required. + Prepares design drawings for construction of gas & water facilities with AutoCad and/or ESRI software. + Performs field work such as taking elevations at test holes to gain information for design work. + Design of residential, commercial, and industrial gas & water services and metering facilities to provide service to new and existing customers. + Design work referenced above is subject to the approval of a Registered Professional Engineer to assure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. + Performs corrosion related survey work as necessary including the use of locating equipment and voltage meters. May be required to paint meter sets and/or install anodes. + Performs other related duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent is required. One year of college course work is preferred with an emphasis in pre-engineering or other related technical field required. Must be seeking an Engineering degree with ABET-accreditation. Preference will be given to Mechanical, Civil, Management, Chemical, Environmental, Geological, Architectural and Petroleum Engineering. Licensing/Certification: Must have a valid driveru2019s license (minimum Class F). Subject to Department of Transportation's and/or Public Service Commission's drug testing requirements and Gas Operator Qualification requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Working knowledge of engineering functions and problem-solving techniques. + Ability to plan, organize and coordinate technical work. + Ability to use computers and be familiar with Microsoft Office. + Ability to effectively handle numerous assignments simultaneously. + Ability to dependable due to the needs and duties of the position. + Experience with AutoCad and/or GIS software is preferred. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, grasping, bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, crawling, and climbing. Must be able to enter, work in, and exit restricted areas (including, but not limited to, small crawl spaces under homes and attics). Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some outside field work as necessary. Safety Sensitive Position: A safety-sensitive position involves the performance of duties which may have a direct and immediate impact on the safety of the public and other public employees. This is a safety sensitive position. Miscellaneous Requirements: Subject to CU drug testing requirements. Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people. Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner. New hires are informed of the requirements of the Internship Program upon hire, and incumbents must continue to meet the requirements each semester in order to continue employment. Interns who do not meet the requirements may be ineligible for the internship and their employment may be terminated. TESTING Testing may be required. EEO City Utilities offers equal employment opportunities to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or marital status. Learn more about CU and EEO. ( Here at CU, we pride ourselves on being a progressive, community-owned utility serving 320 square miles in southwest Missouri since 1945 with electricity, natural gas, water, broadband, and public transportation services. Our vision is to deliver world-class services and exceptional value to our customers. This can only be accomplished by hiring and retaining world-class talent who embody our core values of safety, integrity, customer service, inclusion, leadership, and respect. These guiding principals support our vision and shape our culture and are used every day in everything we do while serving our community. _Not finding the right fit?_ Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest

Created: 2026-02-09