The Metropolitan Sewer District posted a number of College Co-Op Job Postings for the Fall Semester beginning September 1, 2025. Please read through all Job Postings and apply for the position(s) you would like to be evaluated for and/or interviewed for as a Co-Op student.

The Project plans are included in the Job Postings. For more information about the different projects please contact jerrold.ware@cincinnati-oh.gov.

The Priority Deadline for applications is July 10, 2025. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on July 31, 2025. If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of March 10, 2025. All applications are accepted through the posting close date.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email provided during the application process. All applicants should have availability for work scheduled 32 - 40 hours per week.

Interns/Co-ops/Externs for the City of Cincinnati may be performing duties in any potential field within the City's structure. These fields may include office-level work/assignments, fieldwork, and/or civic services. The nature of the work will be based on areas of interest, degree programs, or organizational needs. Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

MSD DIVISION OF COMPLIANCE SERVICES - ENVIRONMENTAL/COMMERCIAL WASTE GROUP

Mission:

To establish a partnership with colleges and universities, exposing as many students as possible to employment opportunities in the Wastewater Industry and to help them become experienced professionals in the next generation workforce.

Co-ops will provide assistance to Health, Safety, Sustainability, & Environmental (HSSE) Branch engineers and scientists on a variety of projects. Projects range from environmental compliance support, discharge assessment and overflow reporting, facility inspections, recordkeeping, etc.

Throughout the course of the year several college students will join MSD’s staff for cooperative experience. Under direct supervision of the project manager, the Co-Op will perform assigned work by applying established engineering principles and theories to practical applications. The co-op will interact with other plant personnel, including management, administrative, operations, and maintenance staff.

Provides work outcomes that correspond to the student’s level of education and prior experience under professional engineering supervision. Apply knowledge and reasoning skills to analyze and solve practical engineering problems.

Budget: Cell phone, laptop computer; salary of student for the duration of their semester (roughly 15 weeks)

Logistics: Student’s workstation will be in the WWE Building, 3^rd Floor.

Training: The student must be trained on city policies, rules, regulations, including applicable health and safety training.

Orientation(week #1)

Needs Assessment (week #2)

Begin Project Work(weeks #1 - 3)

Project Manager and co-op will work together to develop a working document that defines projects and timelines that ensures that project goals and objectives will be achieved. The projects will be tailored to suit the students’ interests as available.

Continuation of Project Work(weeks #4 - 14)

Investigate solutions, gather information from various sources, and work as necessary to complete project deliverables as well as possible additional ideas on project solutions.

Perform mid-term review of project schedule and timeline at week #8. Make necessary adjustments to meet project objectives and project manager’s expectations.

Prepare Final Documentation and Report Out (weeks #15 - 16)

Conclude projects, where possible.

Provide documentation and discuss with necessary parties to enable continuation of unfinished work.

• Student must have a valid Driver’s license.
• Must currently be a college student actively taking college classes in a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related engineering or science technology curriculum.

HR Contact: Jerrold Ware, Jerrold.Ware@cincinnati-oh.gov

In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit
• Be enrolled in an accredited institution
• Submit a City job application for employment
• Must pass a drug screen and background check