Intern, Maintenance Engineering

Overview

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority operates and maintains waterworks infrastructure that includes two Water Treatment Plants, two deep rock water supply tunnels, surface aqueducts and water storage tanks. The Authority uses the computerized maintenance management software Maximo. The Maintenance Engineering Intern will assist the Senior Program Manager in the support of the maintenance program and operational documentation.

2/25/2026 to 3/10/2026

Southborough, MA

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Collaborate with the Work Coordination group, trade personnel and operational personnel to develop job plans and operation plans, drawing information from Operational and Maintenance Manuals.
• Field verifies and makes corrections and/or additions to the equipment data records.
• Assist with the consolidation and modification of detailed records to support the Valve Preventative Maintenance Program and system operations.
• Review Operational and Maintenance Manuals and Facility Manuals for consistency of data within Maximo.
• Related duties in support of the development and optimization of a pro‑active maintenance program.

• Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering undergraduate.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Windows, and Microsoft Office programs including Access, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.
• Knowledge of the Maximo work order system is not required, but knowledge of relational databases such as Access is desirable.
• NOTE:
  
  Intern must provide their own transportation to the Southborough Maintenance Facility, as public transportation to and from Southborough is non-existent. Must have a valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicles Operators License.
• Internship duration:
  May - August.

PCR: I3391001

Division:
Operations

Department:
Western General

Union/Grade:
Non-Union/TEMPORARY

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.