Temporary Student Intern - Automation

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for **three** **(3) Temporary Student Intern - Automation** position in the Automation Department. **Apply now!** Applications will be accepted through**Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m**. **The District** Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. **IRWD Values** Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. **The Position** Under direct supervision, performs a variety of technical research, documentation preparation, and supports related work within the Automation Department, as well as works directly with professional and technical staff in other assigned areas of the organization. Student Interns assigned to the Automation Department will get exposure to various aspects of Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Cybersecurity technologies utilized in the water/wastewater industry. Student Interns will perform meaningful, productive, and challenging work by receiving hands on training emphasizing teamwork, independence, and development of technical skills. **DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS** Student Interns must be actively enrolled as a student in an institution of higher learning at either the undergraduate or graduate level. *Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations, so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.* Participates in relevant technical and qualification training. Assists in designing, implementing, and installing server, network, and SCADA infrastructure. Assists with coding, developing, and deploying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) applications and solutions. Assists with troubleshooting software and hardware issues. Receives training in problem solving, presenting, and applying the solutions. Assists with performing software, hardware, firmware upgrades, patching & testing in development and production environments. Assists with creating automated reports and alerts. Assists with gathering, compiling, and integrating data into the districts computerized maintenance management systems. Assists with preparing documents, memos, and other correspondence as necessary. Assists with ordering materials and services within the procurement system. Attends meetings as needed. Performs other duties as required. Complies with District safety work-related practices and attends relevant safety training. **Education and Experience:** *Any combination of trainin…