Intern, Engineering - Continuous Learning Opportunities

Are we RIGHT for you?

The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Why join our team?

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a work environment that is supportive and responsive. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.

Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, learning and development opportunities, employee assistance program, and more. To learn more, please visit www.middlesexwater.com

Job Summary:

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. The Engineering Internship is up to 13 weeks of office and field work with full-time hours. For more information, please visit: www.middlesexwater.com. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and driving the Company’s Values, RIGHT: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Work Performed:

1. Review field conditions and locations of utility assets (water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, meter pits, easements) and updates system records through mark ups on paper and electronic source documents.
2. Collect GPS information from Field inspections
3. Check street addresses for asset descriptions and reconciles locations and information of assets in projects files and records.
4. Compare multiple source documents with as built information, field check where necessary, and collects updated information.
   • Takes measurements in field including use of GPS devices
   • Sketches scaled drawings for as built reference
   • Enters information into computer programs including spreadsheets, GIS, WAM, etc.
   • Consolidates and updates source records and files
5. Provide field observations of construction work being done and prepares daily / as needed inspection reports.

Essential Functions:

• Data input into spreadsheet and other programs.
• Ability to work professionally and represent the Company with coworkers, customers, peers, contractors and officials.
• Capability for light physical work.

• Work outside within service territory on streets and other public areas where assets are located.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with college prep or technical/science/engineering concentrations skills.
• At least 1 year of college curriculum completed in a engineering, science or GIS program
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Good problem solving ability and analytical skills.
• Computer experience in PC based systems including Word, Excel, GIS/mapping experience preferred
• Ability to perform work independently.
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires constant operation of a computer and other office equipment such as printers, copiers, calculators.
• Must have the ability to visually inspect and review hard copy and online documents.
• Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, discuss and exchange information.
• Use written, verbal and audio communication and information sources.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position _50__ % of the time

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and have a valid driver’s license.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for the position, or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.

Middlesex Water Company and its' subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.