Environmental Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description:

Environmental Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Description

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Employment Type
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Job Summary

Environmental Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

The City of Olathe is seeking two interns to work in our Environmental Services Division. This is a great opportunity to learn the inner workings of the City of Olathe's Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities by assisting the Operations Managers and Process Operators between these two work groups and gain practical experience in the Public Sector as they study to obtain a degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or a related field.

Attention to detail is critical and proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a requirement. This is an in-person only internship designed to hone your practical skills as you begin your engineering career.

The City of Olathe provides meaningful work assignments to our interns and the opportunity to experience what it's like working in public service to help prepare for a future in their chosen career. Interns gain valuable skills in a real-world experience outside the classroom in an industrial environment , and the City mentors students in their career development. This is also a great opportunity to create a professional network with experienced engineers, leading professionals and peers.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Learn the inner workings of the City’s Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, by assisting the Operations Managers and Process Operators.
  
• Gain experience with a variety of software such as Microsoft Office, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  
• Master process control tests using the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
  
• Collect and analyze data used for troubleshooting, process improvements, or submittal to a government agency such as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
  
• Monitor construction projects and assist in the documentation process.
  
• Interact with a variety of City departments, including the City Manager’s Office.
  
• Network with industry professionals through projects and professional organizations such as the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and American Water Works Association (AWWA).
  

Experience & Qualification Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience: Previous experience in Environmental Engineering, Civil Project Management or related fields is preferred .
Education: College student pursuing an engineering degree is required, civil, chemical, or environmental engineering preferred.
License & Certification(s): Must have a valid driver's license with a favorable driving record. A background investigation, pre-employment physical and drug screening is required.

Pay: $18.50 - $23.50 per hour depending on experience

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Learn the inner workings of the City’s Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, by assisting the Operations Managers and Process Operators.
• Gain experience with a variety of software such as Microsoft Office, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Master process control tests using the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
• Monitor construction projects and assist in the documentation process.
• Interact with a variety of City departments, including the City Manager’s Office.
• Network with industry professionals through projects and professional organizations such as the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and American Water Works Association (AWWA).

Experience & Qualification Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: Entry level experience in Environmental Engineering, Civil Project Management or related fields is required.

Education: College student pursuing an engineering degree is required, environmental engineering preferred.

License & Certification(s): Must have a valid driver's license with a favorable driving record. A background investigation, pre-employment physical and drug screening is required.