Intern II - CIP

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Want to gain real‑world experience and make a tangible impact on your community? The Public Works Department
- Parks Facilities is seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Intern II. This internship will provide university students hands‑on experience and on‑the‑job training. It also provides an opportunity for students to learn about government processes while applying classroom theories and concepts to "real-world" situations at one of the Inland Empire's best cities.

The City offers a casual and energetic business environment. This position is required to work an average of 16‑20 hours per week. This internship is year‑round and may be modified every quarter. Workdays of supervising city staff are Monday thru Thursday, 7am to 6pm, so there is flexibility with the incumbent's school schedule.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field with a desire to learn more about managing Capital Improvement Projects for parks and public facilities. The Intern II will support the successful delivery of both large‑and small‑scale Capital Improvement Projects, contributing to the City of Corona's Strategic Plan goals of Sound Infrastructure and a Safe Community.

The successful candidate will be working to gain valuable experience working on Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PSE) Packages, and assist with various task.

• Office administration practices and procedures; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation;
  City organization, functions and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility; basic practices and terminology used within the Engineering division.
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, current enrollment in a degree related program at an accredited college or university, and completion of one year of the required curriculum.
• Majors in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fields are highly desirable.

The City of Corona's Public Works Department is dedicated to developing, managing, and maximizing the city's infrastructure investments to enhance residents' quality of life-while innovating to meet future needs. It oversees six key divisions:
Administration, Capital Improvement, Environmental Services, Fleet Services, Street Maintenance, Traffic Engineering, and Public Transit. The department is responsible for planning and executing capital projects, maintaining streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage, and stormwater systems, as well as ensuring environmental compliance and managing public transit services. Whether it's driving down city roads, walking on a sidewalk, or riding a bike, the Public Works team ensures these systems are safe, reliable, and well‑maintained.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Thursday, August 20, 2026 or when 250 applications have been received whichever occurs first. Candidates who successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the desired qualifications will be invited to interviews.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre‑employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).