Internship and training programs

EBMUD offers a variety of paid internship and training programs as part of its long-term workforce development strategy to attract, recruit, and retain a diverse, qualified workforce. EBMUD internships, managed by the Diversity and Inclusion Office, offer valuable hands-on experience/training to individuals pursuing/exploring careers in water and wastewater services. Internships help interns compete for future regular employment opportunities at EBMUD.

🏫 High School Summer Internship (HSSI) Program

East Bay program

Each summer, EBMUD welcomes high school students from throughout the EBMUD service area to participate in our HSSI program, which runs for 6 weeks from mid-June through August. High school interns work approximately 16 hours per week and receive paid stipends.

High school interns develop a variety of skills critical to their future academic and career success through dynamic hands-on work experience, which includes weekly enrichments, career exploration opportunities, and support/mentorship from EBMUD staff.

Mokelumne program

Learn about careers in the water/wastewater/watershed industry in the EBMUD Mokelumne HSSI Program. Mokelumne HSSI interns will have the opportunity to shadow staff, get hands-on experience, and develop important skills for their future career/academic success.

🎯 Direct internships

In direct internships, individuals are hired directly by EBMUD into part time (PT) or limited term (LT) classifications.

Openings for the following direct internship positions will be posted on EBMUD's Job Opportunities Page as they become available:

  1. LT Special Employment Program
    • 2025 Recruitment process is underway - new applications are not being accepted at this time
    • 📅 Next recruitment anticipated to be fall 2026
  2. LT Ranger/Naturalist I
    • 📅 Next recruitment anticipated to be spring 2026
  3. College students/recent graduates (see below)

Current upper division college students or recent graduates are hired for terms of up to one year beginning either 1) summer or 2) winter and are eligible to work an additional year if they meet eligibility requirements.

Direct intern positions are typically PT during the academic year (if applicable) and full time during the summer. 

📅 The following positions are opening in winter 2025 (dates TBA), with anticipated program start in February/March 2026:

Ideal qualifications:

  • Hands-on laboratory experience through college courses or internships.
  • Knowledge and experience with field work, including sample collection.

Ideal qualifications:

  • Knowledge and experience in civil and structural engineering principles.
  • Familiar with concrete and steel design per latest codes.
  • Experience in civil and structural software such as Civil3D, Revit, and SAP2000.

 

Ideal qualifications:

  • Knowledge of general construction safety and possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to perform periodic construction job site visits.
  • Knowledge in construction management and understanding of construction scheduling, cost estimating, and quality control/quality assurance programs.

 

Ideal qualifications:

  • Strong foundation in engineering principles, with a focus on water infrastructure or related disciplines.
  • Familiarity with engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or similar).
  • Eagerness to learn and apply engineering concepts to real-world projects, proactively contribute to team efforts, and take initiative in identifying and solving design and project management challenges.

Ideal qualifications:

  • Familiarity with engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or similar).
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings.

Ideal qualifications:

  • Knowledge and understanding of hydraulic principles related to water systems.
  • Experience using geographic information system (GIS) software to prepare a map.
  • Experience using hydraulic modeling software.

 

Ideal qualifications:

  • Understanding of underground utilities and basic principles of pipeline design.
  • Experience with engineering design drawings and construction projects.

 

Ideal qualifications:

  • A semester or more of fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, and/or water resources related coursework.
  • Understanding of basic principles of pipeline and pump station design.

Ideal qualifications:

  • Knowledge and experience in electrical and/or control systems engineering principles.
  • Enrollment in/recent graduation from an accredited Electrical Engineering degree program.

🔗Sponsored internships

Sponsored internships are unique opportunities for individuals to gain hands-on training and experience at EBMUD while being employed by a community-based organization (CBO). Sponsored internships include skilled trades and non-trades internships.

Application information for upcoming sponsored internships will be posted on this page as programs become available.

Toolworks Internship 

  • EBMUD partners with Toolworks, an organization dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities, to provide internship opportunities at EBMUD.
    • Individuals interested in participating in the sponsored Toolworks internship at EBMUD should first contact Toolworks.

🎓Training programs

EBMUD offers in-house training programs for positions that prepare trainees for regular EBMUD staff positions. Trainees meet skill-development milestones within specified timelines.

To receive notifications when an EBMUD position opens in the next 12 months, click on the position title below, then click "Subscribe." You can find additional positions on EBMUD's Job Descriptions and Salary Information page.

✅Entry-level positions

EBMUD has a variety of excellent entry-level positions. The flyer below provides an overview of entry-level positions that typically open every 12 - 18 months.

To see if a position is currently accepting applications, click on the position title in the flyer or visit EBMUD's Job Opportunities web page.

  • If a position is not currently accepting applications, you can sign up for a job alert by clicking "subscribe" on the classification's page and providing your email address.
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