The Metropolitan Sewer District posted a number of College Co-Op Job Postings for the Spring Semester beginning Jan 19, 2026. 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 November 12, 2025. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on November 24, 2025. If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of November 12, 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.

MSD WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DIVISION - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Mission: Provide planning, design, and project management support to project managers and supervising engineers in the Project Management branch, with emphasis on supporting the Project Managers. Learn aspects of project management by assisting with GIS map development, assist in review of invoices charged to MSD projects, assist in review of construction submittals, develop mailing lists and communications for public communications, and attend training related to civil and environmental engineering. Visit active construction sites to see application of project plans and associated documentation.

Purpose: Gain experiences in and understanding of government public service while providing design and project management support to Project Managers. Provide assistance with a variety of tasks related to planning, design, and construction of sewers, pump stations, detention basins, and other conveyance-related items.

Overview: Be an effective member in a multi-disciplinary team assisting teammates in a professional working environment. Develop communication skills. Learn about project management, specifically planning, design, property acquisition, and construction of various projects. Learn about civil engineering, especially wastewater treatment, sewer design and project management. Assume responsibility for your actions and act in an ethical manner.

Expectations: Learn the basics of AutoCAD Civil 3D while supporting numerous design management efforts, including: assessment sewer planning and concept level design, project legislation, in-house design, and construction cost estimation. Utilize various software platforms to prepare project exhibits. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as workflow changes.

Deliverables:

• Budget: Invoice Review

Training: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MSD GIS, Microsoft Office

• Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Basic understanding of gravity sanitary sewer planning and design
• Basic understanding of the legislative process for assessment sewer projects
• Basic understanding on project and construction budgets
• Basic understanding of MSD GIS

In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op 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 and have completed 2 semesters of undergraduate coursework
• Have a basic understanding of MS Office
• Submit a City job application for employment
• Pass a background check and drug screen