What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Civil Engineering/Engineering Services Division Operations & Maintenance Department position at City of Brooklyn Park?
Are you a current undergraduate or recent graduate student in good standing working towards a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or GIS within an accredited program? This experiential internship opportunity can be structured to fit around your busy schedule.
With more than 1,200 acres of undeveloped land, Brooklyn Park is a great City to build your foundational knowledge of civil engineering.
The Civil Engineering Intern position provides you real work experience with municipal engineering projects and procedures. Interns will assume an administrative and engineering role that involves performing duties and responsibilities commonly assigned to entry level engineering employees. The intern will work on a variety of projects that impact engineering services operations.
NOTE: First review of applications will be on Monday, February 10, 2025. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.
- Assist with general office and field duties within the Engineering Services Division.
- Assist with construction observation, reporting and materials testing.
- Assist with right of way permit inspection, grading and NPDES permit inspections.
- Assist with traffic activities such as traffic counts, speed studies, sight distance inspections etc.
- Interact with other city staff, city residents, contractors and other government agency personnel.
- Work independently on various assigned projects.
Current undergraduate or graduate student in good standing working towards a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management within an accredited program
Experience
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software applications and programs, specifically Microsoft Excel
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered
Licenses and Certifications
Valid unrestricted class D driver's license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, surveying, general civil engineering design and construction practices
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively including planning, organizing and prioritizing
- Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectations
- Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement
Desired Qualifications
- Experience/knowledge of storm water modeling, NPDES regulations
- Experience/knowledge of traffic engineering principles
- Experience/knowledge of Synchro/Simtraffic software
- Experience with the AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite software applications and programs, specifically Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali or Vietnamese language(s)
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision, Values and Goals
Resume Required
Please attach your resume to your online application before submitting your application for consideration
Department/Division
Operations and Maintenance/Engineering
Anticipated Work Schedule
This is a fifteen (15) week, temporary internship position that will work up to 40 hours per week, subject to a flexible schedule
Anticipated Hiring Wage $19.00-20.00 per hour
We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at Janis.lajon@brooklynpark.org.
Salary : $19 - $20
