City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Summer 2026 Student Design Trainee Pro
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Description
College students in Associate, Undergraduate, and Graduate Degree Programs studying Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical), Landscape Architecture, Planning, Computer Science/Information Services Program, Mathematics, Biology, Natural Resources, Electronics are encouraged to apply.
Interns will gain on‑job experience under the guidance of experienced professional engineers, architects, and surveyors while participating in various activities in their assigned discipline. The internship can last 3–6 months, with the possibility of extension based on exemplary performance and necessity.
Intern Positions Available Infrastructure Division
The Infrastructure Division oversees the administration, planning, design, and construction of our water, wastewater, and power capital programs and projects, including the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP), Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP), Hetch Hetchy Improvement Program (HCIP), and the annual Water and Wastewater Renewal and Replacement (R&R) Programs.
Engineering Management Bureau
Construction Management Bureau
Project Management Bureau
Project Controls
Environmental Management Group
San Francisco Water Division
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system within the City and County of San Francisco. Activities include operating and maintaining 28 pump stations, 11 reservoirs, 13 storage tanks, 19 regulators, installing and repairing over one thousand miles of water mains, and managing about 1,000 acres of city‑owned property and rights‑of‑ways.
Wastewater Enterprise
Operates and maintains San Francisco’s combined sewer system. Dentistry includes three all‑weather wastewater treatment plants, one wet‑weather facility, 32 pump stations, and 34 combined sewer discharge structures.
Wastewater Enterprise Engineering – supports operation and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure across civil, mechanical, electrical, and controls projects.
Wastewater Enterprise Regulatory Compliance Division – coordinates federal, state, and regional Clean Water Act compliance activities.
Wastewater Enterprise Collection System Division (CSD) – monitors pipeline health, performs maintenance, and develops GIS information systems.
Wastewater Enterprise Urban Watershed Planning Division (UWPD) – creates long‑range watershed plans, green infrastructure opportunities, and flood resilience projects.
Wastewater Enterprise Capital Planning – prioritizes capital plans and assists with system planning efforts.
Natural Resources and Lands Management Division (NRLM)
Manages over 61,000 acres of watershed lands and monitors shoreline and coastal environments. Projects involve ecological and cultural resource stewardship, environmental compliance, and public education.
Power Enterprise Distribution Engineering – student design trainee works on DAS and streetlight projects, preparing designs with AutoCAD, Agi32, and SKM, and performing site visits.
Power Enterprise Asset Management – trainee assists with streetlighting and electrical distribution as‑built records, GIS, and AutoCAD data management.
Projected Interview Schedule
Invitations to interview will be sent tentatively mid‑March 2026.
Interviews will be conducted tentatively on April 8 2026.
Selected candidates will be notified on the same day as the interview. Same‑Day Hiring details: Same Day Hiring.
Hiring Managers may schedule interviews at a later date.
Qualifications Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Computer Science/Information Services, Mathematics, Biology, Natural Resources, or Electronics program at a university or a related field at a community college. Students must be returning to their undergraduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in Fall 2026. Graduated students can begin work within six months after graduation.
Class requirements:
5380 – No prior internship or work experience required.
5381 – Undergraduate candidates need at least one summer internship; graduate candidates need none.
5382 – Undergraduate candidates need at least two summer internships; graduate candidates need at least one summer internship.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Verification of Education Applicants must submit verification of qualifying education at time of application. Information on verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found here.
Falsifying education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification for this and future opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
All education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco
Information about the Same Day Hiring Job Fair
Information About The Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
How to Apply Applications are accepted only through the City and County of San Francisco online process: Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin your application. Choose the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions.
Applicants may be contacted by email regarding this recruitment. Stay updated with your registered email address and ensure email from required addresses is not blocked by spam filters. Keep your confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com as proof that your application was received.
Job Analyst Information For questions regarding this recruitment or application process, contact Alexeh Alfajora at AAlfajora@sfwater.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.
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Interns will gain on‑job experience under the guidance of experienced professional engineers, architects, and surveyors while participating in various activities in their assigned discipline. The internship can last 3–6 months, with the possibility of extension based on exemplary performance and necessity.
Intern Positions Available Infrastructure Division
The Infrastructure Division oversees the administration, planning, design, and construction of our water, wastewater, and power capital programs and projects, including the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP), Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP), Hetch Hetchy Improvement Program (HCIP), and the annual Water and Wastewater Renewal and Replacement (R&R) Programs.
Engineering Management Bureau
Construction Management Bureau
Project Management Bureau
Project Controls
Environmental Management Group
San Francisco Water Division
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system within the City and County of San Francisco. Activities include operating and maintaining 28 pump stations, 11 reservoirs, 13 storage tanks, 19 regulators, installing and repairing over one thousand miles of water mains, and managing about 1,000 acres of city‑owned property and rights‑of‑ways.
Wastewater Enterprise
Operates and maintains San Francisco’s combined sewer system. Dentistry includes three all‑weather wastewater treatment plants, one wet‑weather facility, 32 pump stations, and 34 combined sewer discharge structures.
Wastewater Enterprise Engineering – supports operation and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure across civil, mechanical, electrical, and controls projects.
Wastewater Enterprise Regulatory Compliance Division – coordinates federal, state, and regional Clean Water Act compliance activities.
Wastewater Enterprise Collection System Division (CSD) – monitors pipeline health, performs maintenance, and develops GIS information systems.
Wastewater Enterprise Urban Watershed Planning Division (UWPD) – creates long‑range watershed plans, green infrastructure opportunities, and flood resilience projects.
Wastewater Enterprise Capital Planning – prioritizes capital plans and assists with system planning efforts.
Natural Resources and Lands Management Division (NRLM)
Manages over 61,000 acres of watershed lands and monitors shoreline and coastal environments. Projects involve ecological and cultural resource stewardship, environmental compliance, and public education.
Power Enterprise Distribution Engineering – student design trainee works on DAS and streetlight projects, preparing designs with AutoCAD, Agi32, and SKM, and performing site visits.
Power Enterprise Asset Management – trainee assists with streetlighting and electrical distribution as‑built records, GIS, and AutoCAD data management.
Projected Interview Schedule
Invitations to interview will be sent tentatively mid‑March 2026.
Interviews will be conducted tentatively on April 8 2026.
Selected candidates will be notified on the same day as the interview. Same‑Day Hiring details: Same Day Hiring.
Hiring Managers may schedule interviews at a later date.
Qualifications Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Computer Science/Information Services, Mathematics, Biology, Natural Resources, or Electronics program at a university or a related field at a community college. Students must be returning to their undergraduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in Fall 2026. Graduated students can begin work within six months after graduation.
Class requirements:
5380 – No prior internship or work experience required.
5381 – Undergraduate candidates need at least one summer internship; graduate candidates need none.
5382 – Undergraduate candidates need at least two summer internships; graduate candidates need at least one summer internship.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Verification of Education Applicants must submit verification of qualifying education at time of application. Information on verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found here.
Falsifying education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification for this and future opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
All education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco
Information about the Same Day Hiring Job Fair
Information About The Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
How to Apply Applications are accepted only through the City and County of San Francisco online process: Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin your application. Choose the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions.
Applicants may be contacted by email regarding this recruitment. Stay updated with your registered email address and ensure email from required addresses is not blocked by spam filters. Keep your confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com as proof that your application was received.
Job Analyst Information For questions regarding this recruitment or application process, contact Alexeh Alfajora at AAlfajora@sfwater.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.
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