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.
2026 High School Summer Internship (HSSI) Program Update
Thanks for your interest in the EBMUD High School Summer Internship (HSSI). We’ve implemented some important changes that impact the East Bay program, which are outlined below.
What’s Changed?
Starting in 2026, the East Bay HSSI program will use a Community-Based Organization (CBO) referral model. This means students must be referred by one of the following EBMUD partner organizations to participate in the East Bay program:
- ACE Mentor San Francisco Bay Area Inc.
- Biotech Partners
- Eden Area Regional Occupational Program
- Girls Inc. of Alameda County
- Youth UpRising
These organizations work closely with EBMUD to help students prepare for and succeed in the internship experience.
Why This Change?
This change helps EBMUD better connect with students who live in or attend school within the EBMUD service area. Partnering with trusted community organizations also helps ensure students receive the support they need to be successful in a paid internship.
How Do I Get Considered?
At this time, EBMUD is not accepting direct applications or inquiries for the 2026 East Bay HSSI program.
Students who are already participating in programs with one of EBMUD’s community-based partner organizations may be referred and considered for a limited number of internship spots. Students referred through this process will compete for placement in the program.
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.
Stay tuned for more information about the Mokelumne HSSI program.
🎯 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:
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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
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LT Ranger/Naturalist I
- 📅 Next recruitment anticipated to be spring 2026
- 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:
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Student Intern
- 📅 Dates TBA
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Human Resources Intern I
- 2025 Recruitment process is underway - new applications are not being accepted at this time
- 📅 Next recruitment anticipated to be fall 2026
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Human Resources Intern II
- 2025 Recruitment process is underway - new applications are not being accepted at this time
- 📅 Next recruitment anticipated to be fall 2026
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Information Technology Intern
- 2025 Recruitment process is underway - new applications are not being accepted at this time
- 📅 Next recruitment anticipated to be fall 2026
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Engineering Aide
- 2025 Recruitment process is underway - new applications are not being accepted at this time
- 📅 Next recruitment anticipated to be spring2026
🔗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.
🎓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.
Openings for trainee positions will be posted on EBMUD's Job Opportunities Page as they become available.
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.