Summer Engineering Intern

Department: Public Works  

Reports To: City Engineer

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the direction of a Professional Engineer (P.E.), performs engineering work for water, sanitary sewer, street, stormwater, and other Public Works projects; ensures technical. competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria; works with maintenance crews to problem solve, review and inspects permitted work, and works towards building public trust and confidence in its Public Works Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.

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  Works on projects for the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).


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  Assists Public Works with design and construction projects and creates cost estimates for projects.


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  Assists other with various Public Works projects as required.


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  Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices.


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  All other duties as assigned.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

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  General street, storm, sewer, sanitary and waterline design.


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  General construction inspection.


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  Effective communication principles and practices to include public relations.


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  Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.


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  English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.


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  Microsoft office and entry-level AutoCAD skills.
  

Education and Experience:

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  Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.


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  Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
  

Physical Requirements:

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  Work is performed in a standard office and field environment and will occasionally be exposed to weather conditions and heavy machinery.