Lead Service Line Intern

Lead Service Line Project Intern

Engineering Department

Job Description

Tentatively Reports to: Staff

Classification: Temporary / Summer Intern 

Dates: 6/1/2026 – 8/21/2026 (Some Schedule Flexibility Available)

Salary: $18.75 per hour 

Hours: 40 hours per week

General Description: 

The Engineering Intern will support the engineering team with activities related to the Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Program. This internship provides hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, data management, project coordination, and regulatory compliance related to water system improvements.

Essential Functions: 

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Assist with data collection, organization, and entry related to Lead Service Line inventory and replacement tracking.
• Support engineering staff with documentation and reporting for regulatory compliance.
• Review and organize historical utility records, construction documents, and service line records.
• Assist with mapping and updating infrastructure data in GIS or related asset management systems.
• Help coordinate field verification efforts and maintain accurate project records.
• Provide administrative and technical support to engineering staff as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and project discussions regarding the Lead Service Line program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the Engineering Department.

Learning Opportunities: 

• Exposure to municipal infrastructure and water system engineering.
• Experience with regulatory requirements related to drinking water systems.
• Hands-on experience with project documentation, infrastructure data management, and field coordination.
• Opportunity to work with engineering staff on a major infrastructure compliance project.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education and Training: 

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience: 

Completion of at least one (1) year of college coursework preferred.

License or Certifications: 

            Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with GIS systems, infrastructure mapping, or asset management software.
• Interest in municipal engineering, water systems, or environmental infrastructure.

Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to drive city-owned vehicle

Working Conditions: 

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Environment: 

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with occasional travel to different field sites and locations

Physical: 

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to walk job sites and work outdoors periodically. The City of East Moline promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.