Mechanical Engineering Intern

MWRD's Internship Program offers paid internship
positions. While the main focus is on wastewater management, there are
opportunities to gain knowledge and practical experience in a wide range of
functions in each department.

Paid Interns

Paid interns are limited to 119 working days per calendar
year and receive $18.00 per hour.

Required Documents:

• Letter
  of recommendation from a class instructor, professor, or Internship
  Coordinator from current school or university.

• Cover
  letter stating interest in position.

• Resume.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently
  enrolled in a degree-seeking program in an accredited college or
  university and will be enrolled in the 2026/2027 school year.

• Permanent
  residency within the territorial boundaries of the MWRD (students may
  attend school outside the territorial boundaries).

• You
  must be a citizen or national of the United States, or an individual who
  is otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates arerequiredto submit the Online
Internship Application, cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation
through MWRD'sOnline Employment Center.

Questions regarding the internship program may be directed
toMWRDInternships@mwrd.org.

Position Title:

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Department:

Engineering

Location:

Main Office Building Annex

111 East Erie Street

Chicago, IL 60611

Description:

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago (MWRD) is seeking an Intern to serve under a Mechanical Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Assist mechanical engineers with preparation
  of contract drawings, specification edits and mechanical standards citation
  updating.
• Learn how to develop and design details, as
  well as prepare plans and specifications.
• Gain familiarity with how contracts are
  administered during construction and post-award engineering activities.
• This experience will enhance their course work as well as
  give an overview of District design engineering work.

Educational Requirements:

• Currently
  enrolled in a degree seeking program (B.S.), majoring in engineering.

• Must
  be entering second, third or fourth year of undergraduate school Fall
  2026.