Civil Engineering Intern

Hiring Range

The hiring range for this position is $19.97 - $21.22 per hour, depending on skills and qualifications.

Generally, 20 - 28 hours per week but can be up to 40 hours per week for no longer than 6 months – typically between 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; may include nights or weekends for events, as scheduled, Limited Term.

As an intern within the Engineering Division, the individual will perform a variety of administrative and technical support duties related to the Community Development Department for the Town of Windsor. This individual will work with a team of Civil Engineers as well as other staff members of the Engineering Division. Individuals in this position will, under supervision, perform basic civil engineering work and administrative tasks for the Town of Windsor.

To be successful as an Engineering Intern, this individual should keep abreast of the latest developments in Civil Engineering to determine how town policies may be affected. Ultimately, an outstanding Engineering Intern should be detail-oriented and able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills. This temporary employment may be scheduled through the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the town but will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first).

This is strictly temporary employment.

Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.

Individuals work under the direct supervision of the Director of Engineering or as assigned to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Perform administrative tasks such as file organization, document scanning, tracking, and record keeping.
• Updating internal technical databases with new employee information.
• Perform basic engineering data collection and design of town infrastructure projects to include accurate record-keeping and compliance with rules and regulations of local, state, and federal requirements.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately with the public (using good customer service and problem-solving skills) and in various other forums (reports, memos, meetings with a contractor, and builders).
• Accurately analyzes and manages data from different surveys and reports (i.e., traffic studies, parking, plot plans, grading certificates, construction plans) to make recommendations (reports) for action, in-action, or direction as requested.
• Reviews designs submitted by private developers, builders, and/or technical consultants for compliance with the town’s approved standards, generally accepted engineering standards, and previously approved subdivision grading plans.
• Works effectively, respectfully, and efficiently with developers, builders, and/or technical consultants to revise project designs to achieve compliance with the standards referenced in 8 above.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.

• The Civil Engineer Intern position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check.
• Performs non-routine tasks and duties assigned under direct supervision.
• Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.
• Under direct supervision, inspects the construction of public improvements as part of the Town of Windsor capital improvement and maintenance program and subdivision developments including, but not limited to, water, sanitary, irrigation, and storm sewer mains, and appurtenances, concrete structures, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, trails, curb ramps, temporary traffic control, asphalt, and concrete pavement, and pavement resurfacing and rehabilitation of all types.
  
  Coordinate construction of public infrastructure with other city departments.
• Under direct supervision,…