Summer​/Seasonal Engineering Aide

Assist engineers and technicians in day to day activities. Responsibilities include assisting with surveys and construction staking, construction observation, maintaining records of construction, assisting with computations in the office, and miscellaneous office work.

Typical work schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday with a half-hour lunch and 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Work schedules will vary depending on construction schedules and may require engineering aides to stay late to monitor construction projects.

Office work is performed at the Municipal Service Center. Field work will be performed at various locations around the City.

Duties may include assisting survey crew in field; performing staking; performing mathematical computations; assisting with field instructions; construction observation and data entry.

Engineering Aides work independently in the field and interpret construction plans and specifications. They are responsible to keep detailed records.

Knowledge of principles of civil engineering. Ability to operate basic surveying equipment. Ability to use Excel and Word. Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications. Ability to utilize a computer and the required software, including excel spreadsheets.

Good written and verbal communication skills.