Engineering Intern

Summer Intern

The Summer Intern applies civil engineering practices and principles in the design and inspection of projects, works with other Village departments, regulatory agencies and the public. Specifically, this position assists the Village Engineering Department with engineering-related services associated with private development and Village construction projects including but not limited to, administering permits, compliance with regulatory agency requirements, design and inspection of public works projects, mapping and recordkeeping, and all other engineering-related services as directed by the Village Engineer.

This position typically begins the first Tuesday immediately following Memorial Day weekend, and ends the last Friday immediately before Labor Day, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Village Engineer.

Employer:

Village of Germantown

Location:

Germantown Village Hall- N112 W17001 Mequon Road

Salary: $11.40 - $16.61 Hourly

Job Type: Seasonal

Department:
Public Works Department - Engineering

Opening Date: 02/03/2026

• Provides assistance to the Village Engineer and Engineering Technician with field surveys and preparation of base maps for existing and proposed DPW projects.
• Completes miscellaneous office work scanning and organizing legacy files.
• Updates GIS with record drawings for water utility, sanitary sewer utility and storm water management facilities including ponds.
• Performs surveying construction layout of DPW Projects and assists with assigned design elements of DPW projects;
• Inspects and closes out permits issued by the Engineering Department
• Assists with the issuance and oversite of Village permits, including inspection of completed projects when needed; coordinates with property owners, utility companies and contractors to track permit status
• Assists with the preparation of the annual mileage map and report based on GIS.
• Coordinates street and utility work with private utilities, the WI Department of Natural Resources and Village staff and residents.
• Inspects public works construction projects to ensure work is completed according to the specifications and plans. Coordinates work with contractors, maintains contact with residents, coordinates testing, field measures the completed work, reviews and recommends change orders. May be required to work late and or after hours.
• Receives and attempts to resolve complaints and problems from residents related to Village projects,
• Helps with inspection of DPW projects
• Helps with driveway permits & inspection.
• Provides assistance with WDNR storm water permit illicit discharge detection & elimination, education & outreach, annual reports, and watershed-based permit development;
• Supports engineering staff with completion of biennial PASER reports; utility and work in right-of-way permits & inspection;
• Helps prepare digital record drawings;
• Assists with sanitary & water system maps;
• Helps with development plan reviews;
• Maintains time reports;
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or technical college civil engineering or related programs including surveying, CADD design and mapping or civil design.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License or ability to obtain one required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software including Word, Powerpoint and Excel.

Language Skills

• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with others through both verbal and written communication methods
• Ability to establish good working relationships with all levels of staff and citizenry, and provide facilitation skills in sensitive, emotional, or hostile situations.
• Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, and present data in clear and concise reports and make recommendations.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, and spatial relationships. Ability to interpret descriptive statistical reports.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations, to organize work and set priorities, managing time and resources to meet deadlines and changing demands within the entire operation of administrative services, perform duties with a minimum of supervision.

• Understanding of GIS technologies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to…