What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Internship - High School Student position at City of El Dorado?
Job Title: High School Intern - Engineering Department
Location: City of El Dorado, Kansas
Hours: Flexible scheduling, up to 40 hours per week, June-August
Compensation: $12.50 per hour
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Anticipated Start Date: June 2, 2025
About the Position: The City of El Dorado is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic high school student to join our Engineering Department as an intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various engineering functions, including project assistance, daily inspections, and administrative support.
Qualifications:
- Entering Junior or Senior year of high school, at least 16 years old as of 05/01/2025
- Maintain regular attendance and be punctual
- Available for a minimum of 5 weeks, with the possibility to extend
- Complete on-the-job training and any required reading in a timely manner
- Possess basic computer skills necessary to perform job functions
- Must be comfortable working outside and in a construction environment
- Desire to pursue a related field with construction or engineering
Responsibilities:
- Project assistance, including daily inspections and construction staking
- Administrative support, assisting with the organization of the engineering office
- Assist with data entry and record-keeping
- Organize and file engineering documents
- Support project management processes
- Observe and assist with site visits and inspections
- Help prepare materials for engineering projects
- Participate in special engineering projects and research
- Prepare and present a final report on internship experience
Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in a professional engineering environment
- Develop valuable skills in communication, organization, and teamwork
- Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced engineering professionals
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives
This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
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