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General Pump Company
Applications Engineer Intern
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What they do
An Application Developer or Engineer designs or improves applications software. Oversees the entire applications development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance.
$127,673 / year median in California
-9% projected decline
Job Description
About General Pump Company General Pump Company is a specialized water infrastructure and pump services contractor that supports groundwater and municipal water systems throughout Southern California. The company focuses on the installation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and optimization of large-scale water well and pump systems critical to public water supply operations. General Pump serves cities, municipalities, water districts, agricultural operations, industrial facilities, and commercial groundwater systems. Services include water well rehabilitation, pump installation and removal, pump repair and maintenance, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, groundwater production optimization, equipment diagnostics, and emergency field services. For over 70 years, General Pump Company has supported infrastructure that helps deliver clean and reliable water to millions of people across Southern California. The company combines engineering support, machining, field service, mechanical repair, and hands-on technical operations to solve real-world water infrastructure challenges. Interns and employees gain exposure to practical engineering applications, manufacturing and machining processes, field operations, infrastructure systems, project management, and hands-on problem-solving beyond classroom theory. Internship Description During this internship, you will work directly with experienced applications engineers responsible for designing groundwater wells and pump systems, diagnosing and troubleshooting well production issues, optimizing energy and production efficiency, and supporting repair and rehabilitation projects. This internship provides practical, hands-on engineering experience in the following areas:
- Selecting pumps and equipment to meet customer water production and efficiency requirements.
- Conducting and documenting pump tear-downs and inspections to assess performance and identify root causes of failure.
- Specifying and ordering repair or replacement parts based on inspection results.
- Inspecting incoming repair and replacement parts for quality assurance and accuracy.
- Analyzing diagnostic data to evaluate well production issues and support rehabilitation service designs.
- Participating in occasional field visits to active project sites throughout Southern California.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in environmental systems, mechanical, civil engineering, or a related STEM field
- Rising undergraduate juniors, seniors, or master's students preferred.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite programs.
- Experience with AutoCAD or other 3D design software preferred.
- Interests in water management, infrastructure, sustainability, manufacturing, or field operations.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 per weekBenefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related STEM field? Are you able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week (typically 4 days per week) from October through December 2026? Indeed screening question Answer type Deal-breaker? Are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related STEM field? Yes/No Yes Are you able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week (typically 4 days per week) from October through December 2026? Yes/No Yes Are you able to reliably commute to our Camarillo, CA location for this internship? Yes/No Yes How many years of experience do you have using AutoCAD or other 3D design software? Indeed screening question Answer type Deal-breaker? Are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related STEM field? Yes/No Yes Are you able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week (typically 4 days per week) from October through December 2026? Yes/No Yes Are you able to reliably commute to our Camarillo, CA location for this internship? Yes/No Yes How many years of experience do you have using AutoCAD or other 3D design software? Years No What interests you most about an engineering internship involving water infrastructure, pump systems, manufacturing, and field operations? Ability toCommute:
Camarillo, CA 93010 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance