College Intern - Capital Improvement

Location: 9300 W. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48209

Compensation

$21.68 - $21.68

(Based on Experience)

Summary

The Capital Improvement Planning Graduate 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

program-level risk insights.

• Collect, organize, and refine risk, schedule, and budget data for portfolio

analysis.

• Participate in risk identification and quantification workshops and document

key outcomes.

• Conduct structured interviews with subject matter experts to gather, validate,

and evaluate 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 a master’s or doctoral 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 and Education

Enrolled in a graduate degree program in engineering or construction management.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Experience or interest in project controls, risk management, or data‑driven problem solving.

Ability to work both independently and 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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