Jacobs Solutions
Water Treatment Operator Intern - El Segundo, CA - Fall 2025
Jacobs Solutions, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Water Treatment Operator Intern
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them
people. Jacobs is searching for a dynamic
Water Treatment Operator Intern
to join our team in
El Segundo, CA . In this role, you'll provide support with field data collection, monitoring, and data analysis for the Operations Department. You'll gain exposure to the tasks of the Operations department through hands-on work that may involve performing rounds, collecting samples, and monitoring processes. Nature & Scope
Principal Areas of Responsibility Support of water treatment, principles and methods Other duties may be assigned Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you
and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together. The position requires the selected candidate to work between 16-20 hours per week (not to exceed 1,000 hours annually) during the calendar year. #ourjacobs #bia #omfs #challengeaccepted We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role. Here's what you'll need Access to a personal vehicle needed for travel to and from offsite facilities as needed Possess proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Must possess a valid CA Driver's license with no major infractions Ideally, you'll also have: High School Diploma or equivalent is required The desired candidate should be a sophomore in a local vocational school or college/university within the service area of the project, preferably Previous work experience desired Experience in a laboratory setting a plus Basic understanding of water, wastewater, and/or water recycling treatment processes a plus Possess effective communication skills in both written and oral format Be comfortable performing analyses and data collection in an industrial-type setting Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades. Technical dexterity is required in performing chemical and instrumental analytical procedures. Job Summary The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to odors, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations. The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials. The employee will be expected to follow the H&S Manual guidelines and wear the appropriate PPE as instructed. Jacobs' health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits. The base salary range for this position is $34,800.00 to $52,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. Locations City: Los Angeles State: California Country: United States City: El Segundo State: California Country: United States
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them
people. Jacobs is searching for a dynamic
Water Treatment Operator Intern
to join our team in
El Segundo, CA . In this role, you'll provide support with field data collection, monitoring, and data analysis for the Operations Department. You'll gain exposure to the tasks of the Operations department through hands-on work that may involve performing rounds, collecting samples, and monitoring processes. Nature & Scope
Principal Areas of Responsibility Support of water treatment, principles and methods Other duties may be assigned Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you
and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together. The position requires the selected candidate to work between 16-20 hours per week (not to exceed 1,000 hours annually) during the calendar year. #ourjacobs #bia #omfs #challengeaccepted We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role. Here's what you'll need Access to a personal vehicle needed for travel to and from offsite facilities as needed Possess proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Must possess a valid CA Driver's license with no major infractions Ideally, you'll also have: High School Diploma or equivalent is required The desired candidate should be a sophomore in a local vocational school or college/university within the service area of the project, preferably Previous work experience desired Experience in a laboratory setting a plus Basic understanding of water, wastewater, and/or water recycling treatment processes a plus Possess effective communication skills in both written and oral format Be comfortable performing analyses and data collection in an industrial-type setting Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades. Technical dexterity is required in performing chemical and instrumental analytical procedures. Job Summary The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to odors, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations. The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials. The employee will be expected to follow the H&S Manual guidelines and wear the appropriate PPE as instructed. Jacobs' health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits. The base salary range for this position is $34,800.00 to $52,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. Locations City: Los Angeles State: California Country: United States City: El Segundo State: California Country: United States