Engineering Intern; Seasonal

Position: ENGINEERING INTERN (SEASONAL)
Assists with performing routine and varied technical engineering related work for environmental, water, drainage, traffic, sewer, street and other public works projects and programs. Assists an Engineer in application of principles, methods and techniques of Civil engineering technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position.

* Assists in supplemental surveys under the direction of a registered engineer.

* Assists in researching records, maps and other data to obtain typical engineering data such as the location of public and private utilities, property and structure information.

* Drafts preliminary dimensional drawings such as those needed for street, water, sewer, drainage, and other utility plans, systems and projects.

* Calculates dimensions, profile specifications, and quantities of materials such as pipe, concrete, and asphalt.

* Assists in the field collection of GIS data with survey grade GNSS equipment and with GIS data entry for water, sewer, electrical, communication, addressing, streets, subdivisions, buildings, signs, and various other City GIS features.

* Assists with the performance of a variety of office related functions, including preparing correspondence, maps, presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, printing materials, answering phones, scanning documents, filing documents, and responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff, and the general public.

* The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIESMay help other departments with duties as needed.

WORK BEHAVIORS

* Exhibit a positive attitude and display appropriate conduct.

* Create positive relationships with the public, co-workers and supervisors and treat all people with respect.

* Comply with work schedule and fulfill job responsibility commitments.

* Complete job assignments in a conscientious and thorough manner.

* Adhere to Laws, Department and Division policies and procedures and support organization objectives.

* Listen with comprehension and communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely to facilitate an efficient operation.

* Comply with safety rules and appropriately maintain and use equipment and material.

* Maintain confidentiality of matters relating to the City at all times.

* Maintain insurability and operate city vehicles in accordance with insurance policy. (If required of the position)

* Demonstrate self-initiative in performing routine tasks as in accordance with standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent or currently enrolled in high school.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Entry-level knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; entry-level knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting division activities.

Entry-level skill in drafting; entry-level skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.

Ability to prepare, organize and maintain engineering field and office data, reports and systems; ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Total Station, GNSS survey equipment, auto-level, direct surveying rod, Philadelphia surveying rod, personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, data base, traffic count, and computer-aided-design software; standard drafting tools; picks, shovels, axes, and machetes; pipe locator; engineering calculator; motor vehicle; phone; mobile radio.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid State issued Driver's License

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the general supervision of the City Engineer, or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Work is performed roughly equally in office settings and in the field as required in the surveying of various construction sites or rating of public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office and surveying tools.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk long distances; sit for prolonged periods; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; use arms and hands to…