Summary:
The Suffolk County Water Authority is seeking an Intern with a major in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related to work in our Engineering department in Coram.
 

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Posted Date:
2/9/2026
 

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Position Type:
Part Time
 

Division:
Engineering Department
 

Description:

The Suffolk County Water Authority is seeking an Intern with a major in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related to work in our Engineering department in Coram.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with SCWA’s Engineering Civil team on various projects.
  • Assist in the design and review of infrastructure construction projects.
  • Assist in the development of design drawings.
  • Assist in the preparation of contract specifications and bid documents.
  • Assist with field inspections of ongoing infrastructure projects
  • Assist with budgetary cost estimates.

Requirements:

  • No prior work experience necessary. 
  • Must be able to work outside as well as in office.
  • Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
  • Experience with AutoCAD systems preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Must be a Suffolk County resident.

This is a paid internship within a range of $17.50-21.50/hr depending on year. Employment will begin in May and continue through mid-August. Work hours are to be determined, with a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Interested candidates should submit their application/resume via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com and click on Career Opportunities, then select the appropriate position).

(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)