College Intern-Research and Innovation

Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) operates five drinking water treatment plants and one water resource recovery facility. The Research and Innovation team at GLWA conducts research in collaboration with universities and consulting companies to provide the best solutions and technologies to enhance treatment processes and meet the needs of the treatment plants. The internship program developed by the Research and Innovation team will provide an opportunity for students to engage in both water and wastewater related research projects such as the application of hydrothermal liquefaction in bio-solid management and bio-crude production, the use of drinking water treatment pilot plants to evaluate treatment processes and technologies, the development of water safety plan for evaluating risks and controls, bio stability assessment of drinking water system, and a few other tailored collaboration projects. The interns will also have the opportunity to develop skills in data analyses and management, experimental design, basic laboratory skills, computing, and team building.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist in sample collection and analyses
2. Assist in pilot plant operational activities
3. Assist in developing literature review papers, reports, health and safety guidelines
4. Conduct statistical and data analyses of reported and generated data
5. Assist in obtaining information from other water and waste water utilities

Required Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in an associates, bachelors or master’s degree program with an accredited college or university with a related field of study.
• A student in good standing and classified by their institution as a rising sophomore or higher

Other Requirements

• Able to commit to working at least 20 hours per week
• Able to commit to the intern position for a minimum of two months
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.
• Ability to commute to GLWA facilities on a daily basis
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective 30 days after employment, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and team member discount programs. See the GLWA Benefit Guide for more information.

GLWA is an equal-opportunity employer.