College Intern - Capital Improvement Planning

Compensation

$17.55 - $17.55

(Based on Experience)

Summary

The Undergraduate Capital Improvement Planning Intern will support the development of portfolio level risk management tools for GLWA's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This role provides hands-on experience with project delivery processes, risk identification, project controls, and program-level reporting. The intern will work closely with the CIP group to gather risk information, support data integration, and produce analyses that inform leadership decisions.

Job Responsibilities

- Create dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate risk insights.

- Collect, organize, and update risk, schedule, and budget data for analysis.

- Participate in risk identification and quantification workshops and document key outcomes.

- Conduct structured interviews with subject matter experts to gather and validate qualitative risk factors.

- Support development and testing of the Program Management Information System (PMIS) features related to risk and reporting.

- Join occasional field visits with the CIP group to better understand infrastructure operations and risk drivers.

- Location: Work station in the administrative offices of the Water Resource Recovery Facility (9300 West Jefferson Ave, Detroit), with eligibility for hybrid work if the intern has reliable internet and a quiet, professional remote workspace.

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application, applicant must:

• Currently enrolled in an associates, bachelors or master’s degree program with an accredited college or university

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program to the internship in which they are applying

• A student in good standing and classified by their institution as a rising sophomore or higher

• Able to commit to working at least 20 hours per week

• Able to commit to the intern position for a minimum of two months

Preferred Experience:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering, construction management, business analytics, data science, or a related field.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Interest in project controls, risk management, or data‑driven problem solving.

• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non‑technical teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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