Engineering Internship

Description

Performs technical engineering work in the office and field in support of engineering projects; prepares engineering design sketches, plans and maps, cost estimates and specifications; collaborates and confers with developers, contractors, engineers and public; and provides support to professional engineering staff. Performs technical engineering work associated with annual infrastructure repair and maintenance, various capital improvement projects, and other work as directed.

Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conducts research and field investigations to collect and record available data; prepare preliminary designs and plans for in-house infrastructure repair and maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Collects field data using GIS instruments and supporting software.
• Performs field surveys including topographic surveys, layout and grade staking; research and write legal descriptions.
• Prepares construction design specifications, bid specifications, and material and cost estimates for engineering projects.
• Provides technical assistance in procuring any permits necessary for proposed projects as well as prepares documentation for project grant applications and certification.
• Collaborates and confers with developers, engineers, contractors, local and state government and the general public; provide information and assistance on issues pertaining to a variety of engineering activities, codes and regulations.
• Performs inspections relating to construction improvements, maintenance of streets, sewers, shared use path, bridge and box culverts, lot development and City Capital Improvement projects.
• Prepares memos, letters and other correspondence pertaining to a variety of engineering activities.
• Other work as directed.

Required Education, Experience, License, Registration, and Certification Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must be a student currently enrolled in two (2) year or four (4) year degree program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering Technology at an accredited college or university.

The preferred candidate will be enrolled in a four (4) year degree program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License, “Class E,” with a driving record that meets or exceeds minimum city standards, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire or promotion.

Supplemental or Additional Information

Technical engineering work including civil engineering, surveying, computers and computer software.
Knowledge to interpret and apply City, County, State, and Federal policies, laws, codes and regulations.
Knowledge to understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications, survey notes, maps and reports.
Ability to analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries.
Ability to write reports, specifications, maintain accurate engineering records, be detailed oriented and follow through with tasks.
Skill in AutoCAD drafting, GIS or other technical mapping systems, operation of office equipment including computer equipment and related software.
Ability to work independently as well as the ability to maintain a team and service-oriented approach to work.
Skill and ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all staff levels, other jurisdictions, outside agencies, the general public and those contacted in the course of work.

Please note: Generally, benefits do not apply to As-needed, Temporary, Seasonal, or Intern positions.

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• City of Sanibel

• 239-472-3700

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