CEGE Undergraduate Advising Blog

At the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), our internship and co-op programs focus on supporting and encouraging the educational ambitions of the next generation as part of our commitment to public service.

MMSD’s intern program has existed for over 25 years. The program aims to build awareness of opportunities for careers in water-related industries by exposing interns and co-op students to a hands-on learning experience to help inspire and educate them about future water-related careers.

Interns can expect paid work experience in areas such as Community Outreach, Construction, Engineering, Laboratory Services, Sustainability, and Water Quality Protection, as well as Co-op positions in Water Reclamation and Maintenance Engineering.  

In addition to being exposed to jobs related to the student’s course of study, the summer intern program includes professional development training on relevant topics. The program also includes field trips designed to help students better understand the work at MMSD and its impact on the Greater Milwaukee area.

More information and the application can be found here: https://www.mmsd.com/careers/internships.

The following are open for applications!  

Please share this information with anyone that may be interested:

Position Title: Survey Technician

Series/Grade: GS-0817-4/5

Open Date: 02/01/2026

Close Date: 02/15/2026

Locations: Portland, Prineville, Roseburg, Salem, Medford, OR 

The link below allows you to access the job announcement:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/856214500

This is a temporary appointment.  Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.

Position Title: Laborer

Series/Grade: WG-3502-3/4

Open Date: 01/31/2026

Close Date: 02/13/2026

Locations: Portland, Prineville, Roseburg, Salem, Medford, OR 

The link below allows you to access the job announcement:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/856162200

This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1560 hours in a service year.

The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) is looking to hire a 2026 Michigan Sea Grant summer intern! This position will fund an undergraduate to work on aquatic invasive species (AIS) projects relevant to the Great Lakes.

Project description: This intern will have the opportunity to work on two GLC projects. One project will focus on engagement with the bait fish retailers to inform the development of a regional bait identification guide. The second project will support the Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz (www.glc.org/work/blitz ), an annual event where boaters and other recreators learn about the risks of spreading AIS at public and private boating access sites across the Great Lakes region. A full description of the projects is available in the attached document.

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Application deadline: January 31, 2026

Internship timeline: May through August, 2026. 

Required qualifications: Applicants should be enrolled undergraduate students at any level of study at a Michigan academic institution. Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue a career in environmental science.

Salary range: Michigan Sea Grant provides interns with a stipend of $9,000. Applicants can also request travel funding (up to $1,000) in the project narrative page to directly support project work for situations where support is not provided by the host.

For more details about the internship and how to apply, visit: https://www.michiganseagrant.org/student-opportunities/michigan-sea-grant-environmental-internship/ 

For any questions: Email Sam Tank at sam@glc.org