Engineering Intern II / III - Water & Sewer (Summer 2025)

Salary Ranges:                    

Intern II:  $18.40 - $20.70 Hourly

Intern III:  $20.70 - $30.00 Hourly

*Offer will be based on education status and experience at the time of hire.

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is accepting applications for an Engineering Intern that will perform activities involving water system analysis, planning, AutoCAD, and GIS work related to the expansion and replacement of the City’s water and sewer infrastructure. The Engineering Intern will work with operations and engineering staff to optimize the water distribution system to improve water quality, pressures within each zone, fire flows, storage reservoirs, pump stations, and long-term buildout of the system.  Engineering Intern will assist Water & Sewer and Asset Management Personnel in designing, developing, and managing the water & Sewer asset system GIS database for existing infrastructure and facilities. Modifying and developing maps to display and analyze the asset data.  Opportunity for field visits may arise during the internship. Coordination between divisions will occur throughout the development of projects. 

Scheduled Hours:  15-40 hours per week during regularly scheduled business hours  
Potential Duration: May 2025 – August 2025, with the possibility of extension.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

Intern II:

• Valid driver’s license in order to drive for the City.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a civil engineering or closely related degree program at an accredited university with one to two years of undergraduate coursework completed.
• ESRI ArcGIS software experience.

Intern III:

• Currently enrolled in a civil engineering or closely related degree program at an accredited university as a junior, senior, extended senior,
• OR completion of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• ESRI ArcGIS software experience.

Preferred

• Perform data collection using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and software; import GPS data into databases.
• Developing data collection applications.
• Understand deeds and legal descriptions.
• Demonstrate experience and familiarity with the use of Collector for ArcGIS.
• Skills in software packages relating to ArcGISPro and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc.) and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, creates schedules, coordinates, and facilitates meetings, and makes decisions. 
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results.
• Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, questions, and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between ideas.

Essential Functions:

• Understand and use ESRI ArcGIS software for cartographic production and basic editing
• Utilize ArcGIS tools to analyze spatial data and maintain/populate databases
• Enter GIS property descriptions using coordinate geometry
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical, legal description, deeds, and/or property records documents. 
• Ability to research County Clerk and Assessor property information databases and use of online property GIS systems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and other persons contacted in the course of the work
• Communicate both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate as they apply to a local government desirable
• Demonstrate general knowledge ability to read and understand site plan drawings and subdivision plans 
• Performs technical research, reviews work products or completed construction projects, evaluates alternatives, and provides reliable recommendations and advice in order to move projects forward. 
• Works effectively with coworkers, consultants, governmental agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and general public to achieve the City’s objectives.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  N/A

Travel:  May be required to travel up to 10% of the time for training or conferences. Travel outside of the office will be dependent on project needs, coordination, and activities within Greeley and Northern Colorado.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• The work environment is a combination of in-office and field locations with frequent interaction with other staff and frequent participation in meetings.
• Exposure to all weather conditions and various types of noise when on project sites.
• Fieldwork involves working in and around construction projects with heavy equipment being used by contractors. Safety equipment such as hard hat, reflective safety vest, hard toe boots, and safety glasses are provided and used as needed.
• Position requires incumbent to be ambulatory.
• Mobility and manual dexterity to inspect work sites, operate vehicles, and use computer equipment.
• Vision enough to interpret written documents, interpret engineering drawings, and inspect work products.
• Communication skills to adequately convey information to contractors, property owners, other personnel, and the public.
• Mobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications and move over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and vehicles, to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments, and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Duties may occasionally require light to moderate physical effort including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, frequent standing, or walking, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Extensive work is performed on a computer.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

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