Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Philadelphia Water Department is a municipal department of approximately 2500 employees working in all facets to provide water/wastewater treatment services to the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

The PWD Industrial Waste Unit (IWU) protects the City’s freshwater resources and wastewater treatment plants by enforcing local, state, and federal regulations governing wastewater discharges to the City’s wastewater and stormwater collection systems.

Job Description

Students are employed as engineering assistants for the Industrial Waste Engineering Support Program in PWD's Industrial Waste & Backflow Compliance Unit. The group implements the pretreatment program by enforcing the regulations to protect the wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The co-op will be responsible for the performance of various tasks and will assist advanced level engineers, supervisors or field staff in assignments related to the implementation of the Pretreatment Program and regulatory enforcement of the Clean Water Act. Some responsibilities include: • Assist in researching regulatory (local, state or federal) topics that impact the pretreatment program • Assist with drafting evaluations on the effects of industrial wastes on water and wastewater treatment operations • Assist engineers in visiting industrial facilities to inspect their processes and evaluate wastewater generation and treatment • Assist in reviewing chemicals and physical properties of waste generated in various types of industries • Assist in reviewing groundwater and wastewater pretreatment technologies • Assist in drafting reports and permits • Assist in reviewing regulatory compliance for enforcements and draft enforcement letters • Assist in compiling, analyzing, updating, tracking and interpreting data collected from field locations or from our database and performing calculations • Assist in maintaining proper documentation of events • Assist in communicating with customers on the various programs • Any other assignments that may assist with the implementation of the Pretreatment Program

Essential Functions

Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and an interest in water resources!

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:

- Must be enrolled as a full-time student

Qualifications

Majors :  Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, chemical Engineering,  Environmental Science

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $18 Undergraduates $20 Grad Students

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx