Water Quality Intern

Description

The Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) located in Marietta, Georgia is a regional public utility that provides potable water (drinking water and water for fire protection) on a wholesale basis. We are the second largest supplier of drinking water in Georgia. Our customers include counties and municipalities in the metro region – as well as Lockheed Martin Corporation. Our Mission is to provide sustainable and reliable drinking water that supports public health, public safety, and the economic vitality of the region 

The (CCMWA) is seeking an engineering student to support water quality monitoring and treatment process work at its water treatment plants in 2027. The intern will split time between field sampling, laboratory testing, data analysis and treatment studies, gaining hands-on experience across the full drinking water treatment process.Depending on project outcomes, the intern may also have the opportunity to contribute to technical work presented at regional or national water industry conferences.

This internship is an hourly, part-time, paid position that will average 4-20 per week, which is office-based with potential for limited fieldwork and will begin in January 2027. Candidates should be local to the Atlanta area with the availability to work in-office. Daily work hours can be adjusted to accommodate the schedule.

 *** When applying, upload resume, unofficial transcript and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the drinking water industry.*** 

Requirements

• Collect raw and treated water samples at intakes, plants and distribution sites following established sampling protocols.
• Perform bench-scale laboratory analyses and assist with instrument calibration and QA/QC.
• Support treatment process studies (e.g., jar testing, bench or pilot evaluations of treatment processes).
• Enter, organize and analyze water quality data; help maintain operational dashboards and automated reports.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare technical summaries, memos and presentations.
• Assist staff with special projects as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures in laboratory, plant and field settings.

Qualifications:

Required

• Currently enrolled as a junior, senior or early graduate student in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering at an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Completed, or currently enrolled in, an Introduction to Environmental Engineering course and laboratory (4 credit hours).
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.

Preferred

• Experience using statistical or scientific computing software to analyze and visualize data beyond spreadsheets (willingness to learn is acceptable).
• Coursework in water/wastewater treatment, water chemistry or hydraulics.
• Prior laboratory, field sampling or utility experience.
• Working conditions 
• Work is performed in laboratory, office, plant and outdoor field settings, including exposure to weather, water bodies and treatment chemicals.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs, walk uneven terrain and wear required PPE.
• Travel between treatment plants and our administrative offices in a CCMWA vehicle; a clean driving record is required.

Working Conditions 

• Work is performed in laboratory, office, plant and outdoor field settings, including exposure to weather, water bodies and treatment chemicals.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs, walk uneven terrain and wear required PPE.
• Travel between treatment plants and our administrative offices in a CCMWA vehicle.

*** When applying, upload resume, unofficial transcript and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the drinking water industry.***