Intern, Engineering & Construction

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 Engineering & Construction Department has an opening for interns to assist Engineering staff with performance of engineering duties. These duties include engineering calculations, field investigations, data review and analysis, water and wastewater system evaluations, and documentation of lessons learned during an on-going construction project for use in future design/construction projects.

Posting Period: 12/31/2025 to 1/14/2026

Location: Chelsea, MA

Salary: $19 - $22 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering reports and plans.
• Compile data and perform data reviews and interpretations.
• Assist in the evaluation of water and wastewater system performance.
• Perform and verify engineering calculations.
• Assist with document control services.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Assist with review of construction-related design changes, development of lessons learned, and improvement of construction contract specifications.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of college in an accredited degree program in civil, construction management or environmental engineering. Coursework in environmental engineering, water and wastewater systems and/or hydraulics is preferred.
• Familiarity with computers, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, GIS
• Internship duration: January - June 2026

Other Position Information

PCR: I5525002

Division: Operations

Department: Engineering & Construction

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.