Investigative Intern Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.90 - $19.90 Hourly
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 26-9950-04
Department: Public Utilities-Water
Division: PU-WATER UTILITY - ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of TECHNICAL INTERN to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water DivisionThis is a temporary part-time, non-benefited position with a 1000 hour limit per fiscal year. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Technical Intern is a temporary entry-level, classification in which students, with current enrollment in, or recent completion within the last five years, of a program from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution with major coursework related to a specialized field of study, gain experience in assisting staff in the performance of technical duties. The Technical Intern class is distinguished from the Administrative Intern and Management Intern classes by the specific focus of technical knowledge, skills, and abilities applied to the performance of occupational duties.
Under general supervision the Technical Intern will perform entry level technical duties; to assist in various types of work designed to complement and supplement existing City programs; and to do related work as required.
Work Performed
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform basic technical assignments in area of specialization.
• Assist technical staff and respond to requests for information.
• Collect, summarize, and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.
• Prepare and evaluate reports.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Perform research in the resolution of technical concerns and/or problems.

Qualifications
Education: Current enrollment in, or completion within the last five years of, a program from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution with major coursework related to a specialized field of study.
Experience: None required
Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Possession of, or currently pursuing a Bachelor/Master degree in Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related field of study
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ESRI ArcGIS software
• Computer aided drafting and design skills
• Coursework in Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Water Quality, and/or Statistics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Temporary Variable & Full-Time
Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.
All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security. Temporary employees are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined in the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, Section 7. Employees may be eligible for CalPERS membership upon hire if they are already a CalPERS member, Tier designation is based on membership date. If no prior CalPERS membership exists, employees must meet CalPERS eligibility requirements before being brought into CalPERS membership.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Master's degree
• PhD

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Please indicate if you are currently enrolled in, or have completed within the last five years, a program from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution

• Currently enrolled
• Completed within the last 5 years
• Neither of the above

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Please indicate which area of major coursework you are currently enrolled in, or have completed within the last five years, from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution. Please check all that apply.

• Electrical Engineering
• Control System Engineering
• Automated Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Other related engineering field of study
• N/A

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If you are currently enrolled in, or have completed a degree within the last five years in a major other than what is listed above, please list your major below or list N/A if not applicable.
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Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None

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Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None

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Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advance
• None

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Please indicate if you have completed any of the courses listed below. Check all that apply.

• Hydraulics
• Civil
• Fluid Mechanics
• Water/Wastewater Treatment
• Water Quality
• Statistics
• None of the above

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Do you have prior experience using the following? Please check all that apply.

• ESRI (ArcGIS) Products
• ArcMap/ArcPro Software
• AutoCAD
• Civil3D
• None of the above

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Do you have prior experience with computer aided drafting and design?

• Yes
• No

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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question