Engineering Intern

The engineering intern will assist with municipal public works projects and other tasks under the direction of a public works manager.

Undergraduate student salary range is $18.70 - $21.76/hour, graduate students and those with previous related experience may qualify for a higher starting rate.

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers in a manner that inspires professionalism, strong communication, team building and alignment with city values.
• Support the department's survey work and construction staking.
• Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction and safety standards.
• Perform traffic counts and assist with traffic data.
• Prepare estimates of construction costs.
• Work with computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare documents.
• Facilitate document creation and review using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or other programs.Â
• Inform supervisor promptly of significant developments in areas of accountability.
• Perform other work as apparent or assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college or have recently completed a bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, construction management or a related field.
• A valid Class D driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth's CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with supporting and advancing the city council's strategic priorities.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of construction survey techniques and standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Very Frequent (Often required to perform the job): Reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction), handling objects (grasping, turning), sitting and stationary desk work with neck bent forward, repetitive hand motion. The employee must handle and carry items such as survey equipment, tools and utility castings and must be able to lift object(s) from 0 to 50 pounds and carry object(s) for 0 to 50 feet. Â

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Job Requirements

Working outdoors? Yes

Working indoors? Yes

Supervising other employees? No

Working with chemicals? No

Working near fumes/vapors? Yes

Driving city vehicle or personal vehicle? Yes