Student Civil Engineer

The Student Civil Engineer will be responsible for assisting Civil Engineers, Civil Engineering Inspectors, and Draftsman on various City infrastructure and Development projects and spending time in the field with inspectors to get a better understanding of how projects are built.  The work is performed under the direction of the City Engineer.

Project Management (60%)

• Organize and maintain project files and databases.
• Support the preparation of reports, calculation packages, and technical specifications.
• Depending on experience, contribute to designing plans for a variety of projects, such as public capital improvement initiatives, commercial developments, and residential subdivisions.
• Assist Engineers in the design and compiling of contract documents and prepare them for bidding.
• Review plans for compliance with City Standards.

Drafting and Surveying (20%)

• Use Civil3D for drafting markups to project plan sheets and updating redlines on engineering documents.
• Serve as a field crew member to provide survey support, including measure ups, and field drawings.
• Update asset information in our electronic software Cartegraph.

Construction Inspection (20%)

• Assist Inspectors with construction observation and conduct infrastructure testing for water and sewer systems.
• Assist Inspectors in preparing quantity measurements for cost projections and pay applications.

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or related field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid Montana driver’s license.
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil3D a plus.

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and practices.
• Ability of establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to prepare detailed records and reports.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to embrace new challenges.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ethical
• Technical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not supervise staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee is expected to perform work in both field and office settings.   Employee will work in outside weather conditions exposed to cold, heat, noise, dust, confining workspace and mechanical hazards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, reach, crawl, climb, kneel, ride, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements; must have the ability to perform heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at a time; possession of hand/eye coordination sufficient to use a personal computer, survey instruments and hand tools and to operate a motor vehicle; ability to talk and hear in person or by telephone; and the ability to see and read  and understand contract documents, instructions, blueprints and inspect facilities.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, Sunday through Saturday.  Work is typically performed Monday through Friday. This short-term position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime.  Any overtime must be authorized prior to working.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training and educational opportunities.

Salary : $19 - $21