Engineering Intern

Engineering Intern Opportunity

Do you enjoy working in a welcoming community environment where every day is a little different? The City of Yorba Linda is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Engineering Intern to assist our busy engineering team.

Why join the City of Yorba Linda?

At the City of Yorba Linda, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding service to our community. We value collaboration, professionalism, innovation, and respect, and we strive to create a workplace where employees can grow while making a meaningful impact.

Why this internship?

This is a real seat on the Engineering team, not busywork. You'll get exposure to AutoCAD, capital projects, and the design-and-construction process, while helping process permits, plans, and paperwork that keep the city running. We build the schedule around your classes. This is a part-time position, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. The internship is subject to funding and need.

There will be some flexibility with working hours and efforts will be made to accommodate class schedules if applicable. The position will serve to assist the public works department and engineering division with various functions including administrative processing, permit issuance, plan processing, document management, field assignments, and as needed support. It is anticipated that there will exposure to AutoCAD and capital projects, in addition to the design and construction process where possible.

This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time. First review of applications will be completed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Public Works/Engineering Division

The Engineering Division ensures that private development projects comply with legal requirements and meet the City's high standards of quality, safety, and functionality. This is accomplished through the review of subdivision or parcel maps, grading, improvement, and other construction plans for conformance with the conditions of approval, Subdivision Map Act, geotechnical studies, water quality regulations, and all applicable codes and City Standards for new development projects.

What you will do

• Process transportation permits and support encroachment permit issuance
• Work hands-on with AutoCAD
• Help residents and contractors at the public counter
• Get out in the field on basic assignments
• Support development plan review and design projects
• Draft letters and reports
• Pitch in on general admin and other duties as they come up

What you bring

• Clear communicator — written, verbal, and graphic
• Comfort with research and pulling together statistical info
• A working grasp of engineering principles and practices
• Ability to read and apply City Codes and Engineering Design Standards
• Careful recordkeeping
• A collaborative approach with coworkers, other agencies, and the public
• Bonus: GIS or AutoCAD experience

What we are looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

Current enrollment in undergraduate-level or graduate-level classes in a college or university degree program, in engineering, public administration, or related field.

Experience:

No experience required. License & Other Requirements:
Valid State of California Class C Operator's License.

Background Check/Physical Exam:
Individuals selected for employment will be required to take and pass a background check (fingerprinting) for all positions and medical exam for full time and permanent part time positions. The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and physician designated by the City. Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, physical examination and received a final offer letter.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. The City values and encourages diversity. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final date of an examination. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.