Civil Engineering Intern(s)

Salary : $18.13 Hourly

Location : Fitchburg, WI

Job Type : Internship

Job Number : 202500002

Department : Public Works

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

We are seeking three motivated and talented individuals eager to advance their careers in Civil Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team, work on impactful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

2025 Internships :

Under the general direction of the Project Engineer, performs miscellaneous fieldwork, construction-related inspection tasks, field construction verification with record drawings, geographic information system (GIS) data collection, and mapping assists with web-based private facility inspections, community education, and outreach activities, and performs other various field and clerical assignments as required.

The internships provide college students interested in civil engineering and municipal public works the opportunity to gain valuable work experience during the summer months by first-hand observation of the operation and organization of a local government public works department.

Intern Hours & Expectations : The positions are full-time (40 hours a week) in the summer with the hopes of continued availability to work 15-20 hours a month during the school year. Hours of work during the school year are flexible and will be coordinated with the Staff Engineer.

Applicants should be self-motivated, thorough, disciplined, and exhibit an interest in municipal public works. Our ideal candidates can work well both as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

Intern Responsibilities :

• Assist in gathering information and data by field and office research.
• Conduct spreadsheet analysis.
• Perform basic surveying using city-provided equipment (e.g. auto level, global positioning system (GPS) equipment, and / or smart devices) to obtain location and elevation information of features.
• Perform mathematical computations involving algebra and statistics.
• Draft preliminary and final construction drawings, and prepares exhibits for presentation.
• Assist in the preparation of quantity and cost estimates.
• Inspect public works construction projects such as sanitary sewers, storm sewers, stormwater facilities, water mains, curb and gutter, and pavement.
• Prepare record drawings for public works projects using computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software.
• Assist with web-based private facility inspections.
• Assist with master planning and construction grant activities.
• Perform additional assignments and responsibilities as assigned or requested by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Intern Requirements :

Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

For an entire list of knowledge, skills, and abilities, please view the individual job descriptions.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the City may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

Your unique experiences matter to us, even if they don't align perfectly with every requirement listed. We recognize that skills come from diverse paths, and we value what makes your journey special. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply!

Physical Demands :

Light Work : Exerting 51-75 lbs seldom. Exerting 0-50 lbs occasionally. Frequently standing, walking, and sitting. Work Environment : Both : Inside and outside. A job is considered "both" if the activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts. Inside work is 25% of the time. Outside work (no effective protection from weather) is 75% of the time. Exposure to hazards or risk of bodily injury, moderate noise, and dust are seldom. Exposure to heat / cold extreme and temperature changes occasionally.

Full-Time Employees

Fitchburg offers excellent benefits including the Wisconsin Retirement System, health, dental, vision, life insurance, income continuation insurance (disability), an onsite fitness center, wellness incentives and work / life balance. Check out the benefits in detail available to you as an employee in our

Part-Time Employees

You may be eligible for the same great benefits listed above but your monthly benefit premiums will be pro-rated to your FTE (Full-Time Equivalency). Please contact Human Resources directly at 608-270-4211 if you have questions about your benefit eligibility.

Seasonal / Limited Term / Paid-On Call

While you will not be eligible for the same benefits available to permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees, you are eligible to use our free onsite fitness center! The fitness center is available 24 / 7.

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