Company Name: Loxahatchee River District

Engineering Intern

Company Overview

Company Overview:

 The Loxahatchee River District is an Independent Special District created by the Florida Legislature in 1971. It is governed by a five-member publicly elected Governing Board. We operate an award-winning facility that collects wastewater from the community and recycles it for irrigation needs, preserving fresh water supplies for the environment. By engaging the public with relevant and compelling environmental education opportunities, such as the River Center and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, we foster stewardship among residents and visitors. As the leading authority on the Loxahatchee River, we also spearhead ongoing water quality studies and collaborate on river restoration projects. 

We are dedicated to protecting public health and preserving the Loxahatchee River watershed and its natural habitats through innovative wastewater solutions, research, and environmental stewardship. 

The LRD internship program is designed to integrate knowledge and theory learned in school with practical application and skills in a professional environment.  Our internships are a semester (fall, spring, summer), in duration and may or may not be for school credit.  These internships are paid, and they typically last three (3) months and may be part-time or full-time.  All internships must be less than 1000 hours total in a calendar year. 

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

  • Following specific test procedures to determine functionality of assets.
  • Following specific inspection procedures to determine condition of assets.
  • Use of Global Information System (GIS) system for field navigation.
  • Use of CMMS system for data entry

Description:

The Engineering Intern will focus on special projects including field work and data entry into the District’s Global Information System (GIS) Map and Asset Management software (EAM).  The work will include evaluation of District assets to determine functionality and condition, shadowing/ assisting District Construction Inspectors on job sites, review/ research of record information, plats, easements, as-builits, and surveys to update GIS and EAM.  The Engineering Intern will work Monday through Friday up to 30 hours per week.

Education & Experience:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age’
  • Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or Industrial Engineering program.
  • GIS familiarity
  • Valid Florida driver’s license
  • Must take drug test and background check along with physical.

Key Competencies:

  • Able to work self-directed given appropriate training and direction.
  • Motivated self-starter.
  • Familiarity with GIS & CAD
  • Able to independently collect, process and document findings.
  • Professional communication skills (both written & verbal); able to maintain professionalism.
  • Computer skills. Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
  • Ability to learn basic CMMS skills.
  • Ability to Learn GIS skills.

Education Requirements

Education Level:
  • College Student
Open to Palm Beach County High School Students Only: No

Transportation Information

Drivers License Required: Yes
Contact's Name: Jocelyn Oneill
Telephone: 561-743-7123
Email Address: HR@Lrecd.org

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Application Dates

Open:
Application Opening Date: August 7, 2026
Closed:
Application Closing Date: October 7, 2026

Full/Part Time

Job Status: Part Time

Compensation

Compensation: Pay

Remote

Remote Work: No

Positions Available

Number of Positions Available: 1

Shifts Available

Hours Per Week

Hours per Week: 30

Location

Address: Jupiter

Hiring Requirements

Drug Screening*: Yes
Background Check*: Yes
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