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City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management
2026 College Student Summer Internship – Office of Watershed Protection – Site Development
Position pays from: $16.75 - $18

Posted Until Filled

Internship Details - May 22, 2026 – July 29, 2026 (In-person)

General Description:
The DWM Summer Intern assigned to the office of Site Development will be responsible for supporting the review and processing of development applications, with a focus on residential projects. It will involve conducting GIS analysis, reviewing application materials, performing preliminary screening of building plans, and providing administrative and technical support to Engineer Coordinators and Riparian Buffer panel reviewers. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, interest in land development and environmental compliance, and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

  • Essential Duties & Responsibilities for the Division of Site Development:
    Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

    Provide due diligence including but not limited to reviewing available online information sources such as various maps and street view to screen incoming plans under review for nearby infrastructure and natural features such as streams.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

  • Effective Verbal and written communications
  • Attention to detail
  • Plan Reading

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be eighteen years of age or older
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States of America
  • Must be a sophomore and above college student at application submission
  • Minimum overall GPA 3.0
  • Must attach College Transcript – Unofficial IS acceptable (NO screenshots)
  • Currently pursuing a bachelors, associates or above from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have at least one semester remaining at the start of the internship
  • Must attach Resume (NO screenshots)
  • Preferred Major: Science, Engineering

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

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