We're hiring an Condition Assessment Engineer Intern for the summer of 2024!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!
THE ROLE: The Condition Assessment Engineer (CAE) Intern will gain experience in and use technical knowledge and skills to provide condition assessment of critical water and wastewater pipelines. The work includes analyzing condition data to make recommendations that will influence long-term maintenance and management plans for the pipelines. The candidate will learn applicable design standards and structural analysis, perform pipeline forensics and visual inspections, and learn about the specific technologies available within Assessment Services (the business unit); detailed knowledge of when to use each of the technologies and the limitations of each to collect condition assessment data.
The hourly rate for an intern is dependent on a variety of factors including major, year in school and geographic location. The average hourly rate for an intern is between $21.00 - $27.00/hour. Locations of internships will vary based on the specified project and function, and will either be on-site, hybrid or fully remote.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Analyzes multiple data points to create technical client reports; inclusive of conclusions and recommendations that will help clients turn an inspection or series of inspections into meaningful pipeline management plans
Perform a variety of pipeline calculations, including but not limited to pipe loading, design checks and hydraulics/surge analysis
Perform pipeline forensic work as part of pipe failure investigations, interventions from acoustic fiber optic (AFO) monitoring or other inspections, verify pipeline results (i.e. wall loss, wire breaks), and pipeline degradation mechanisms for water and wastewater
Perform sounding inspections on prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) and visual inspections of all pipelines (including metallic) using SOP’s, and under the supervision of a CAE, as the basis for observations
Participate in, under the supervision of a Sr. CAE, in client meetings to further support proposals or findings included in the client technical report
Participate in training for First Aid/CPR/AED, Fall Arrest, and Confined Space in order to perform field work opportunities
Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
QUALIFICATIONS :
Currently enrolled in a college or university for a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
Preferred, but not required, to have related field experience in engineering
Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment; developing and contributing subject matter expertise
Ability to take initiative, seek out problems to solve and communicate technical concepts in terms that less technical individuals can understand
Demonstrates thorough attention to detail and willingness to learn, practices rechecking personal work and seeking second opinions as required
Adept at working in a cross-functional, matrix environment that is highly collaborative
Demonstrate confidence when speaking; can engage in technical discussions with an open mind and can be persuasive and influential when needed
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.