What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Internships - Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering position at City of St. Charles?
St. Charles is a progressive community located in the scenic Fox Valley about 30 miles west of Chicago. Our award-winning downtown, historic neighborhoods, new growth, and diversity of land uses, offer a variety of interesting engineering and environmental opportunities. Seeking self-motivated college students with a positive attitude and work ethic. These internships are geared toward undergraduate or graduate students seeking to expand professional knowledge and skills in the engineering and/or environmental services field. Responsible for supporting the division with a variety of interesting and meaningful tasks including planning, designing, administration, and inspection, along with general office work.
- Civil Engineering-specific: Applicants should have a base knowledge of civil engineering principles, including trigonometry or math used in engineering practices. Work may involve assisting with review and interpretation of construction plans and specifications, CAD (MicroStation) drawing, cost estimates, utility investigation, contractor coordination, measuring quantities, drainage investigations, preparing reports, research, traffic studies, field surveying and other related tasks. Assist with projects involving roadway paving, water mains, sanitary sewers, storm water, sidewalks and other public improvement projects.
- Environmental Services-specific: Applicants should have a base knowledge of environmental practices, including chemistry or math and sciences used in the environmental field. Work may involve working with construction plans, cost estimates, utility investigation, and contractor coordination, measuring quantities, sewer and water investigations, preparing reports, research, field data collection and other related tasks. Assist with projects involving water mains, sanitary sewers, refuse, water and wastewater improvement projects. Work with laboratory staff in review of quality control data.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide professional customer service.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to make complex calculations and prepare and interpret plans.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and CAD drafting methods preferred.
- Work indoors and outdoors, possibly in adverse weather conditions, with extensive walking.
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student for the fall of 2025, earning a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a similar field (upon selection, eligibility verification from the student’s academic advisor will be required).
- 18 years of age and a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
The starting pay is $19/hr. Expected to work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, approximately mid-May to mid-Aug. Work over school breaks may also be available. If selected, successful completion of a background check, drug screen, physical and functional capacity evaluation will be required.
Indicate in the objective on the application if there is a preference of civil engineering or environmental services. Thoroughly complete the online application where you can attach a resume and cover letter. If unable to apply online, please contact 630-377-4446.
The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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