Engineering Intern: Right-of-Way

Position Overview
The individual in this position assists division staff with right-of-way management tasks, including using engineering principles to review and respond to right-of-way permit applications, maintaining and updating permitting software, assisting City staff with inspections, and working to improve the permit review and inspection process.
Expected Hours of Work
Hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. In addition to working office hours, staff may be required to work additional events, which may include nights or weekends. This temporary position has a maximum term of 1,039 hours in 2025. Expectation is 40 hours per week in summer and up to 20 hours per week in spring and fall to accommodate course work.Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:

1. Assist with right-of-way inspections, commonly inspecting utility work, driveways, and retaining walls
2. Maintain and update permitting software for permits and inspections
3. Monitor Gopher State One Call software daily
4. Draft code-compliance letters
5. Update record drawings in AutoCAD
6. Work with Engineering staff to improve the permit review and inspection process
7. Interact with other City staff, residents, contractors and other government agency personnel
8. Field questions from residents and permitees and assist in providing information

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have employee supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in or graduated from a post-secondary program in Civil Engineering, Civil Technology, Public Works, or Land Surveying.
• Proficient with personal computer software including Microsoft Office 365, PDF applications, email, tablet and smartphone applications.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous training or experience in construction observation, municipal operations, or civil engineering.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, asset management software.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans and drawings.
• Experience working and incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of engineering constructions techniques, methods and materials.
• Interest in or experience with municipal or utility infrastructure sector, permitting or inspection experience, and customer service.
• Interest in or experience with redevelopment and right of way permitting and regulation.
  

Competencies

• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Positive Attitude
• Hard Work
• Equity
• Inclusion
• Decision-Making
• Ethical
• Organized
• Problem Solving

Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Exposure to adverse weather conditions and/or in the presence of heavy construction equipment may occur on project sites. Employee is subject to noise, but generally free from additional work hazards.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly read and interpret documents and other written material. 
• Regularly communicate and exchange information with others in person, over the telephone, and using written communication methods. 
• Regularly operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer, and telephone, as well as equipment/tools commonly found in civil and environmental engineering.
• Regularly travel around the City to meetings or events, operating City vehicles as needed.
• Frequently remain in a stationary position and regularly move within the building to attend meetings and access files and office machinery.
• Occasionally move through uneven, rough terrains and environments containing mud, water or wet conditions.
• Occasionally move or transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement
The City of Golden Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary : $19 - $23