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Salary : $19,240.00 Annually
Location : 14 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY26-17301
Department: Environmental Protection
Division: Water Resources
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Alachua County's Environmental Protection Department, Water Resources Program, is seeking a part-time Engineering Intern to support stormwater water-quality initiatives through design review, project tracking, data reporting, field visits, and environmental monitoring.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university; or at a technical school taking college-level courses. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.
**UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT $18.50/HOUR**
**GRADUATE STUDENT $19.00/HOUR**
Position Summary
As an Engineering Student Intern with Alachua County's Water Resources Program, you will support the Stormwater Water Quality Program. This internship is designed for currently enrolled college engineering students interested in a variety of responsibilities, including engineering calculations, project review and tracking, and hands-on environmental work.
This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary internship contingent upon continued enrollment in college. The ideal candidate will be available Monday through Friday for half-day to full-day shifts of at least four hours, for up to 20 hours per week, depending on workload and candidate availability. The internship is intended to extend through summer 2027, with the end date dependent on the selected candidate's enrollment and availability.
Desired qualifications include basic knowledge of stormwater processes and calculations; strong problem-solving and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; and an interest in water quality, low-impact development, nature-based solutions, and fieldwork. Experience with ArcGIS is preferred.
Examples of Duties
The following duties are not exhaustive but represent how an intern can expect to spend most of their time:

• Reviewing design plans through the County's development review process.
• Conducting research and literature reviews to inform new initiatives.
• Tracking and documenting low-impact development projects.
• Developing and reporting stormwater quality program metrics.
• Conducting educational site visits to local projects.
• Assisting with water-quality monitoring and water-conservation initiatives.

There are no benefits associated with this classification.
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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply.

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I understand that if I earned a bachelor's or master's degree outside the United States, I must submit a foreign credential evaluation with my application or email it to achr@alachuacounty.us. International degrees without an evaluation will not be considered toward minimum qualifications.

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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking.Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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Please describe your availability for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, if known. Include the days and times you would be available to work in person.
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Do you expect to be available to work during the Summer 2027 term?

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Ideally, how many hours per week would you like to work?
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What is your anticipated graduation date? Please provide the month and year.
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Please describe any relevant coursework, academic projects, volunteer experience, or employment related to engineering, environmental science, water quality, stormwater, or a closely related field.
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What interests or excites you most about pursuing a career in engineering?
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What technical tool, software program or resource have you found most useful in your engineering coursework or projects? Please explain why.
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In your opinion, what is one of the most significant threats to water quality in Alachua County? Please explain your response.
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Are you comfortable performing fieldwork in and around waterways, wetlands, swamps, and wooded areas?

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Please describe your experience using ArcGIS or other geographic information system (GIS) software, including any coursework, projects, or work experience.
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