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Engineering & Construction (Planning & Design) Paraprofessional Intern Job in Cleveland, Ohio US

Engineering & Construction (Planning & Design) Paraprofessional Intern

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District - Cleveland, OH

Posted: 5/14/2025 - Expires: 8/12/2025

Job ID: 289086461

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Job Description

Description
Job Summary: The intern will assist with various Planning, Plant and Collections System engineering projects throughout the assignment. Assistance may include, but is not limited to:


Management of data and engineering evaluations
Assist with review of Project Clean Lake (Combined Sewer Overflow long-term control plan) program-level project schedules, costs, volume reduction and compliance
Assist in procurement of consultants including development of project Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Review invoices, progress reports and schedules
Review Basis of Design reports, drawings, specifications, geotechnical and other reports
Assist Project Managers (PMs) with consolidation of comments generated by review team
Distribute and track comment resolution as it pertains to project
Attend project meetings to review comments
Construction job site visits
Sharepoint/Kahua project file maintenance/management
Assist with PMs in designing improvements to the Collections System
Assist with continuous improvements to department workflows and processes
Assist with improvements to guidelines for Consultant drawing deliverables
Assist with design project closeout documents

1. Asset Management - Repair and Renewal Planning


Assist in the evaluation of the current repair and renewal planning approach
Evaluate the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) capabilities and completeness,
Identify data gaps in order to run repair and renewal reports,
Develop high level plan moving forward for implementation of repair and renewal planning

2. Asset Management - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Planning Support


Assist in Business Risk Exposure scoring of projects nominated for the CIP
Assist in analysis of overall CIP cashflow and prioritization

3. Local MCIP Grant projects Rainfall Derived Inflow and Infiltration (RDII) analysis


Identify, document, collect, and track all required submittals by project type
Evaluate or perform RDII analysis of projects with available data

4. Collections Structural and Painting Improvements

5. GJM Security Enhancements - Construction Supervisor assistance

6. General Engineering Services RFP development

7. Southerly Electrical Repair Phase 2

8. Districtwide Roof Replacement No. 3

9. Project Clean Lake Collections System Projects


Big Creek Tunnel
Big Creek CSO Improvements Phase 2
Southerly Regulators and Relief Sewers
Kingsbury Asset Renewal
Southerly Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station
Easterly District Capacity Improvements
CSO 203 Relocation

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Academic Status/Standing: Candidate must be enrolled in school or must have graduated within 24 months from the date of application.

Field of Study and Degree Program Levels: Declared Majors - Bachelors or Master/Doctoral Degree in Civil, Structural, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:


Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the District's acceptable guidelines.
Candidate must be able to work a minimum of 12 up to 40 hours per week. Working hours are Monday - Friday during normal business hours.

The District requires protective footwear (i.e., steel or composite-toed) when working in the plants, pump stations, construction sites, public rights-of-way and other posted areas. New hires are required to have protective footwear, meeting the following criteria, on the first day of employment: 1) Must be ANSI Z41-1999 or ASTM F-2412/2413 (2005) certified, 2) Must have a steel or composite protective toe, 3) Must be, at a minimum, a 6" work boot or 6" hiker-style boot (Note: shoes are not permitted), 4) Must have a slip-resistant sole. It is also recommended, but not required, that footwear be waterproof and have included a shank to protect the bottom of the foot.

Pay Range: USD, Commensurate based on level of Education


Undergraduate: $19.82
Graduate: $21.85

NEORSD, an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognizing the full range of human differences and similarities. Through our unwavering efforts to leverage the potential of our diversity, we continually strive to build and foster an environment that respects each individual. We encourage and promote innovation, and provide opportunities for all employees to interact, communicate, and realize the full potential of their talents.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

This internship program provides for a time-limited role at NEORSD with no express or implied guarantee of future employment beyond the assignment period. This position is governed by all applicable NEORSD administrative policies, practices and procedures related to temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is therefore committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of characteristic of a protected class. The District defines protected class to include race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related health conditions), age (40 and older), marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, political affiliation, the basis of association with an individual that falls into a protected class, and/or any other status protected under applicable law or regulation. https://www.neorsd.org/our-equal-employment-opportunity-statement /

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
82641030_1
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 6
Graphic Literacy: 6

Workplace Documentation: 5