Student Intern

Temporary Student Intern

Work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan region.

Location:

San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Assignment Details:

Duration: 960 Hours in a fiscal year

Work Schedule:

Part Time: 20hr/week

Start Date:

to be discussed

Pay Rate: $28.27

The Civil Engineering Intern will support the Community Projects Review Unit within Watershed Stewardship & Planning by gaining practical experience in civil engineering, permit processing, utility research, GIS mapping, property records review, and customer service-related engineering activities. The role provides exposure to engineering documentation, land rights research, and infrastructure protection processes.

• Review permit applications for completeness and track application status.
• Research utility records and review construction plans.
• Prepare permits, written correspondence, permit exhibits, maps, and supporting documentation.
• Research property ownership, easements, and right-of-way information using GIS maps, County Assessor records, and engineering documents.
• Respond to Underground Service Alert (USA) tickets by analyzing GIS maps, records, and Valley Water facilities information to identify potential impacts to infrastructure.
• Assist with annual updates of land rights information on County Assessor map books.
• Maintain permit and project records within organizational databases.
• Support customer inquiry resolution related to permit processing.

Required:

• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, maps, and construction plans.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred:

• Exposure to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Understanding of surveying concepts.
• Knowledge of utilities and right-of-way processes.
• Familiarity with permit administration or engineering records management.

Technical

Skills:

• Civil engineering fundamentals.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings, maps, and construction plans.
• GIS map research and analysis (preferred).
• Property ownership, easement, and right-of-way research.
• Permit application review and documentation.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Adobe Acrobat.
• Database and records management.

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn policies, procedures, and engineering standards.

Required:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be in Sophomore year or higher.
• Coursework must be relevant to the assigned engineering duties.

Preferred:

• Coursework related to GIS, surveying, utilities, transportation, land development, or construction engineering.

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age #GEN
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