City of Cincinnati
COLLEGE CO-OP WASTEWATER ENGINEERING (Watershed Planning/GIS/LiDar)
City of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
College Co‑Op Wastewater Engineering (Watershed Planning/GIS/LiDar)
Job #1 – Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), Spring Semester beginning Jan 19, 2026.
Priority deadline for applications:
November 12, 2025. All applications will be reviewed before the closing date of November 24, 2025. Selected candidates will be notified by the week of November 12, 2025. Applicants must be able to work 32–40 hours per week.
Mission Utilization of geographical information systems to transform large datasets into meaningful and insightful information for the planning and engineering of water conveyance at both local and regional levels.
Purpose Use ArcMap to create mapping layers related to hydrology and geology. If time permits, learn hydraulic and hydrology modeling tools that will leverage the mapping outputs. This information supports MSD engineers in developing better project solutions.
Overview The co‑op will develop regional hydrology layers covering drain basins, storage volumes, runoff coefficients, slopes, infiltration rates, sump identification, and geological bore information. Work will involve processing large datasets, ensuring quality, and working within ArcMap 10.8 (or equivalent) and other licensed tools.
Expectations Co‑op will learn advanced ArcMap tools to create geodatabases, network and raster files that are accurate, stable, and spatially referenced. They will independently troubleshoot ArcMap issues, manage time effectively, and be productive while waiting for long-running processes. Patience, perseverance, and data‑entry skills are required.
Deliverables
ArcMap layers with very minimal error rates.
Documentation of methodology, sources, and critical steps.
Quality‐assurance records for each layer.
Optional hydraulic and hydrology models if time allows.
Optional regional analysis report derived from the models.
MSD to Provide
Workstation and ArcMap licenses
IT support services
Mapping base files
Hydraulic and hydrology modeling software
Oversight, guidance, and feedback from licensed engineers
Milestones
Orientation (Week 1)
Needs Assessment (Week 2)
Project Work (Weeks 1‑3)
Project Work (Weeks 4‑14)
Final Documentation & Report (Weeks 15‑16)
Education Requirements Applicant must be a current college student.
Required
Completion of college coursework with a
B
average in Calculus I and Physics I.
Experience creating GIS layers in a mapping system.
At least one advanced science course (hydrology, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, water treatment, groundwater, geomorphology) with a
B
average.
Strong attention to detail.
Resourcefulness, patience, perseverance, and creativity.
Desired, but not required
Completion of Calculus II and Physics II with a
B
average.
Experience with ArcMap 10 and advanced tools.
Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software.
Experience writing scripts to run ArcMap routines.
Intern/Co‑op Qualification
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible non‑citizen to work in the United States.
Under‑eighteen applicants require a work permit.
Must submit a city job application for employment.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must be enrolled in an accredited institution. Preferred majors: Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Fire Science, or related field.
Application Process Applicants must first create a Master Profile in the NEOGOV system. Apply here:
City of Cincinnati NEOGOV . For assistance, call the NeoGov help line at 855‑524‑5627.
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Priority deadline for applications:
November 12, 2025. All applications will be reviewed before the closing date of November 24, 2025. Selected candidates will be notified by the week of November 12, 2025. Applicants must be able to work 32–40 hours per week.
Mission Utilization of geographical information systems to transform large datasets into meaningful and insightful information for the planning and engineering of water conveyance at both local and regional levels.
Purpose Use ArcMap to create mapping layers related to hydrology and geology. If time permits, learn hydraulic and hydrology modeling tools that will leverage the mapping outputs. This information supports MSD engineers in developing better project solutions.
Overview The co‑op will develop regional hydrology layers covering drain basins, storage volumes, runoff coefficients, slopes, infiltration rates, sump identification, and geological bore information. Work will involve processing large datasets, ensuring quality, and working within ArcMap 10.8 (or equivalent) and other licensed tools.
Expectations Co‑op will learn advanced ArcMap tools to create geodatabases, network and raster files that are accurate, stable, and spatially referenced. They will independently troubleshoot ArcMap issues, manage time effectively, and be productive while waiting for long-running processes. Patience, perseverance, and data‑entry skills are required.
Deliverables
ArcMap layers with very minimal error rates.
Documentation of methodology, sources, and critical steps.
Quality‐assurance records for each layer.
Optional hydraulic and hydrology models if time allows.
Optional regional analysis report derived from the models.
MSD to Provide
Workstation and ArcMap licenses
IT support services
Mapping base files
Hydraulic and hydrology modeling software
Oversight, guidance, and feedback from licensed engineers
Milestones
Orientation (Week 1)
Needs Assessment (Week 2)
Project Work (Weeks 1‑3)
Project Work (Weeks 4‑14)
Final Documentation & Report (Weeks 15‑16)
Education Requirements Applicant must be a current college student.
Required
Completion of college coursework with a
B
average in Calculus I and Physics I.
Experience creating GIS layers in a mapping system.
At least one advanced science course (hydrology, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, water treatment, groundwater, geomorphology) with a
B
average.
Strong attention to detail.
Resourcefulness, patience, perseverance, and creativity.
Desired, but not required
Completion of Calculus II and Physics II with a
B
average.
Experience with ArcMap 10 and advanced tools.
Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software.
Experience writing scripts to run ArcMap routines.
Intern/Co‑op Qualification
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible non‑citizen to work in the United States.
Under‑eighteen applicants require a work permit.
Must submit a city job application for employment.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must be enrolled in an accredited institution. Preferred majors: Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Fire Science, or related field.
Application Process Applicants must first create a Master Profile in the NEOGOV system. Apply here:
City of Cincinnati NEOGOV . For assistance, call the NeoGov help line at 855‑524‑5627.
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