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Intern, Process Control DI
TEMPORARY•Winthrop•$0k - $0k
About this role
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.
Summary:
The MWRA Process Control Department has an opening for a summer internship. The Process Control Department provides technical support for the operation and maintenance of the MWRA Deer Island Treatment Plant, one of the largest treatment plants in the United States.
Posting Period: 1/22/2026 to 2/4/2026
Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA
Salary: $19 - $22 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation and updating of Deer Island Operations and Maintenance manuals.
- Field checks Process Schematics and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
- Assists with the Deer Island tour program.
- Reviews and evaluates data to monitor plant performance, process goals, and plant efficiencies.
- Utilizes spreadsheets, databases, and other types of software to enter/import data, create, and modify reports.
- Performs readings for air emissions compliance requirements and for odor control treatment monitoring.
- Performs sample collection of air, wastewater, sludge, or other materials as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- Completed at least 2 years of college in engineering (environmental, chemical, or civil preferred), biology, chemistry, or related field.
- Must currently be enrolled in a degree program or recently graduated from a degree program within the last six months.
- Strong writing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Internship duration: May-August
Other Position Information
PCR: I2938501
Division: Operations
Department: Process Control
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, genetics, or veteran status.
What you'll do
- The intern will assist in preparing and updating operations and maintenance manuals, field checking process schematics, and reviewing data to monitor plant performance. Additional responsibilities include sample collection and supporting the Deer Island tour program.
About Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
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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