College Intern - Capital Improvement Planning

About the role

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.
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• 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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