813012-116:Summer Intern, Research

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.  This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority.  The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

Job Title:

Summer Intern, Research

Job Code:

A0122

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

12/22/2025

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Division: 

Department Name:

Operations

Water-Quality and Technology

Salary Schedule: 

INTERN

Cost Center Code:   

813012

Grade:

INTERN

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Program Manager, RD WQ

EEO Code:

Administrative Support

Work Format

In-Person

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

The Summer Intern, Research will conduct research focused on drinking water quality. This position involves field sampling, laboratory analysis, and the application of data analysis methods to assess the chemistry of water samples, providing valuable insights into water quality management.

As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:  

• A real-world experience on exciting projects  
• Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders   
• Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead  
• Performance of other work-related duties as needed  

Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct field sampling of drinking water from the distribution system.
• Perform chemical analysis of water samples using handheld instrumentation.
• Analyze collected data using statistical methods to draw meaningful conclusions about water quality.
• Prepare reports on findings and share insights with the team.
• Assist with ongoing research and documentation of water quality analysis.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Key Working Relationships: 

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.