2025 Summer College Internship Program - Public Works Engineering Division

Explore Your Potential with the City of Hampton's Summer College Internship Program!

The City of Hampton is excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our Public Works Engineering Division as a Summer Intern. This paid professional development program allows rising juniors, rising seniors, recent college graduates and graduate students to gain hands-on experience in engineering operations, project management, and construction oversight. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects that enhance the community while developing valuable professional skills.

Why Choose Hampton?

• Hands-On Experience: Work on real-world projects and learn the phases of project development from design to construction.
• Mentorship: Collaborate with experienced engineers who will guide your learning and growth.
• Impactful Projects: Play a vital role in initiatives like the dredging program, gaining insights into the city's infrastructure improvement efforts.

Internship Overview

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
Program Duration:  June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Rate of Pay:

Undergraduate Students: $16.24 per hour
Graduate Students: $20.58 per hour
Internships are non-exempt positions. Summer interns will not work more than forty (40) hours in an administrative work week.

As an Engineering Intern, you will:

• Assist Civil and Senior Civil Engineers with coordination tasks involving contractors and consultants.
• Review engineering plans and specifications to ensure compliance with city standards.
• Conduct construction site visits to observe project progress and address any concerns.
• Collaborate with Operations Crews and Staff to understand day-to-day activities and challenges.
• Participate in meetings with residents to address their concerns and project-related inquiries.
• Prepare reports for management as needed.
• Learn about city-specific projects like the dredging program, understanding its purpose, qualifications, and execution criteria.
• Explore programs such as Community Rating System (CRS) and MS4 as well as other drainage/infrastructural projects.

You will gain experience In:

• Project Development: Learn all phases of project management, including design development milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, and Final).
• Contract Types and Management: Identify various types of contracts and their applications in municipal projects.
• Preliminary Project Management: Gain insight into critical processes such as pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, Notice-to-Proceed Letters, and handling retainage and invoices.
• Community Engagement: Develop skills in effective communication with residents and stakeholders to address project concerns.

Department Final Project: Interns will work on a department-specific project designed to improve or enhance a City service. This project will be presented at a culminating ceremony attended by City leaders, highlighting the intern’s contributions and insights gained throughout the program.

Requirements

• Current Student, Recent Graduate or Graduate Student: Must be a rising junior, rising senior, recent graduate (2024 or 2025) or a graduate student, majoring in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college/university. Transcripts are required as a supplement to this application.

• GPA: 3.0 or higher. 

• Cover Letter: Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing how their education and experience aligns with this internship and what they hope to gain from the experience. The cover letter is required as a supplement to this application, should be in Microsoft Word format and not exceed one page

• References: Two (2) references one of which must be from a current or former professor/advisor are required as part of this application. An automatic email will be generated from our 'government jobs' platform and sent to the references provided. Each reference has up to ten (10) calendar days  after the email is sent to provide a submission. Candidates should remind their references to check their junk/spam folder to ensure that the email request is received. 

• Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check.

• Skills and Attributes : Applicants must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Punctuality, dependability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential.

• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position. 

Additional Information

The Public Works Engineering Division Intern will gain valuable insights into municipal engineering projects and infrastructure development. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to practical challenges while making meaningful contributions to the City of Hampton.

Don’t miss this chance to shape your future and make a difference in Hampton. Apply today to become part of a program that empowers emerging leaders to drive positive change!

* This posting may close earlier than the date advertised if the maximum number of applications have been received. 

Salary : $16 - $21