Posting Close Date

Mar 7, 2024

Location of Position

Administration - Ops Complex-BLDA

Pay Range

$22.50 - $25.00/hr

Additional Locations

Salary/Hourly

Hourly

Position Requirements

Hiring Criteria:

The position may be a paid position and/or for school credit. However, the candidate must currently be a student attending college/university or must have graduated in the last six (6) months.

Education Requirements:

• Junior or Senior level student majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous coursework in Classical Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Introductory Electrical Circuits, Numerical Methods/Programming, and Machine Design is preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Previous general work experience is preferred. Work experience does not need to be Engineering related.
• Experience using engineering calculation software such as MATLAB, Mathcad, Engineering Equation Solver, or similar.

License Requirements:

• Current Colorado driver’s license class “R”, with a satisfactory driving record required.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• A background check including education and criminal history.
• Driving is required, we'll also request:
• A motor vehicle background check.
• A pre-placement clinic appointment which may include a physical, drug and alcohol test, strength test, and worker’s compensation background test.

Job Description

Please submit an unofficial transcript and resume with your application.

Summer Position:

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Monday - Friday - Flexible hours between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm / 8 hours per day

Hybrid – Remote work and on-site at the Denver Water Administration Building or Construction Sites

Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the City of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us in order to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.

The Mechanical Engineering Team is in the Programs and Projects Section of Engineering. Seven Mechanical Engineers work on Capital Improvement projects and Operational Projects that keep our system running smoothly.

Internship Project Description:

This intern will join the Mechanical Engineering Team in the Programs and Projects Section of Engineering and will assist other Professional Engineers and Engineering Associates working on:

• Mechanical systems related to Pump Stations, Hydroelectric Power Plants, Valve Vaults, Water Treatment Plants, Reservoir Outlet Works, Gates, Valves, Hydraulic Power Units, HVAC and ancillary systems
• System design and operation troubleshooting and calculations
• Contract Management and Services During Construction including technical reviews conforming to material specifications, site visits and inspections, equipment start up and commissioning
• Site inspections to verify proper operating parameters.
• Studies to improve operational efficiency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this intern project:

• Attention to detail
• Ability/desire to work independently and with a team
• Good communication skills
• Technical writing experience
• Affinity towards construction and building meaningful projects that improve the quality of life in the Denver Metro area
• Self-motivated
• Inquisitive
• Enjoy working as a team and advancing projects from design through construction
• Experience using engineering calculation software such as MATLAB, Mathcad, Engineering Equation Solver, or similar.
• Previous coursework in Classical Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Introductory Electrical Circuits, Numerical Methods/Programming, and Machine Design is preferred.

About Denver Water

During the Summer Intern Program, there are THREE (3) REQUIRED ATTENDANCE EVENTS. All interns must participate.

Intern positions do not come with any benefits other than holiday pay (if the employee worked for more than 20 days before the holiday) and Accrued Paid Sick Leave. Interns and Denver Water Temps accrue one hour of Accrued Paid Sick Leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act .

Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

A background check will be conducted to verify the information submitted on the application. Please be sure that all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say "see resume". If the application is not fully completed, we (Denver Water), will not accept your application.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.

An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.

Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

For questions please contact:

Ashley Kessens

1600 W. 12th Avenue

Denver, CO 80204-3412

ashley.kessens@denverwater.org

EOE/MF