Seasonal Engineering Aide - Public Works

Overview

A great opportunity for Civil Engineering students! The Department of Public Works is seeking Seasonal Engineering Aides to work with our engineering team, assisting with various projects throughout the summer. This opportunity offers valuable hands-on experience and the chance to explore a rewarding career.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We invite candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, knowing that unique perspectives enhance our service to the community.

• Assists Engineer Technician on engineering surveys by serving as a road person or chain person, and by performing other manual tasks such as driving stakes, clearing brush from survey lines and searching for survey monuments as directed.
• May use transit or level in simple operations.
• Makes manual traffic counts at specified locations.
• Performs basic, manual and CAD drafting assignments and other office work as directed.
• May assist in the inspection of routine Public Works construction projects.
• Hours:
  
  Monday - Thursday 7:00AM - 4:30PM, Friday 7:30AM- 11:30AM
• Work schedules for Traffic Engineering Aides may be adjusted between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
  
  - 7:00 p.m. depending on the traffic counting needs of the department.

• Assists with conducting and documenting the inspection of erosion control practices at construction sites.
• Assists with conducting and documenting inspections of stormwater facilities (e.g. stormwater ponds, outfalls, biofilters).
• Assists with conducting sampling of stormwater at outfalls and investigating potential illicit discharges.
• Utilizes GIS for tracking and recording inspections.
• Organizes, reviews, and follows-up on documentation pertaining to the implementation of stormwater management plans.
• Analyzes existing data using spreadsheets, GIS, and other resources to update impervious surface records.
• Hours:
  
  Monday - Thursday 7:30AM - 5:00PM, Friday 7:30AM- 11:30AM

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in relevant postsecondary education program such as Civil Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
• Some knowledge of surveying instruments and methods.
• Good communication skills including ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately.
• Skill and ability to organize work and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to perform manual labor under varying weather conditions.
• Considerable ability to learn quickly and perform tasks accurately.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge and experience with word processing, CAD, and GIS being desirable.
• May be required to demonstrate minimum competency by successfully passing approved tests.