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.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

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

Typical qualifications include:

• 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.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

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…