Jacobs Engineering Group

Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we challenge what’s 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. 

As a Water Operator Intern, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. 

Based in Ridgeland, MS, you’ll have the opportunity to learn a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a drinking water treatment plant including maintenance of equipment and quality control testing. You’ll be able to help contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. You’ll learn how to operate treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water, observe variations in operating conditions, and interpret meter and gauge readings. You’ll also gain experience in collecting samples, maintaining shift logs and performing other duties as required. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Basic understanding of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to enter data into a maintenance management system
• Must be 18 years of age or currently enrolled undergraduate or technical college student 

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Self-driven time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work outside for extended periods of time
• Safe work practices

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact. 

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.