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813000-358:Summer Intern, Water Operations

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
Full-time
On-site
Washington, Washington, United States
Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.  This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority.  The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

 

General

 

Job Title:

Summer Intern, Water Operations

Job Code:

A0125

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

New

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

12/30/2025

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

 

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Division:

Department:

Operations

 

Water Operations-Central Administration

Salary Schedule: 

INTERN

Cost Center Code:   

813000

Grade:

INTERN

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Director, Digital Transformation

EEO Code:

Administrative Support

Work Format

Hybrid

 

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services.  DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Summer Intern, Water Operations will support data analytics efforts related to water operations and operational performance. This role will assist with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting operational data to support reporting, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. The intern will gain exposure to water operations systems, data tools, and information technology applications while working alongside technical and operational staff.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:  

  • A real-world experience on exciting projects  

  • Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders   

  • Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead  

  • Performance of other work-related duties as needed  

 

Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist with data analytics related to water operations, including data collection, validation, and analysis.

  • Support development of reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate operational insights.

  • Help organize, clean, and maintain datasets used for operational and performance analysis.

  • Assist with applying information technology tools to support data-driven operational initiatives.

  • Collaborate with staff to understand operational processes and data needs.

  • Support documentation of data analytics processes, findings, and recommendations..

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Key Working Relationships: 

 

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Graduate-level or bachelor’s degree candidates with coursework or exposure to data analytics and information technology concepts.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program  

Must have at least 30 credit hours complete  
Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average 

Required Skills:

Foundational data analytics skills.
Basic information technology skills.
Ability to work with data and support analytical tasks at a junior or mid-level capacity appropriate for an intern role.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Not appliable

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions

 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Demonstrated analytical aptitude.

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.

Preferred Skills:

Programming skills relevant to data analysis.
Experience or coursework in data analytics tools or methodologies.

 

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. 

 

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

  • Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

  • Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

  • Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

  • Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

     The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.



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