LTE Engineering Intern (Highway #1)

The Dane County Highway and Transportation department has two vacancies for a Limited Term Employee (LTE) Engineering Intern position.  

This will be during the summer, with hours between M-Thu 6:00- 4:30.

Please refer to the Highway and Transportation duties below.
Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to working 1,200 hours per payroll year and are not guaranteed any specific hours per week.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply.

 

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, incumbents in this classification provide assistance and project management for Dane County facilities. Incumbents will also assist in document preparation and job site observations. 

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

 

LTE Engineering Interns may work in one of the following areas:

 

LTE Engineering Interns may work in one of the following Dane County departments/areas:

 

Highway & Transportation: 

Assist Dane County Highway in updating asset inventories and assessing conditions. Complete culvert inspections, access/driveway reviews, and culvert analysis/sizing. May assist the Design Engineers with highway and bridge project scoping and estimating quantities and costs for future construction projects. May also assist construction crews with construction staking so surveying experience is a plus. Must be able to walk long distances, climb over fences and under bridges and into/through large culverts. Able to perform outdoor work and drive in all types of weather conditions 80% of the time. Comfortable working alone along roadsides near live traffic and along sideslopes. Able to perform indoor office and computer work 20% of the time.

 

Public Works:

Write specifications for Request for Bid/Proposal documents. Process Addenda and Change Orders. Estimate project costs. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and other Dane County departments. Oversee multiple projects. Attend planning meetings and construction progress meetings. Collaborate with other engineers on projects. Conduct field inspections and construction oversight. Perform engineering design. Review plans and submittals for code compliance. Conduct pre-bid tours. Create punch lists for contractors. Act as liaison for citizens and county personnel. Obtain necessary permits and approvals. Conduct land surveys. Perform related duties as assigned. 

 

Waste & Renewables:

Collect and track operating data to monitor plant performance or landfill compliance. Performs, collects or coordinates landfill gas, water, leachate and other environmental sampling. Prepare reports for environmental, wastewater discharge, operating permits and other applicable permits and licenses. Provide technical engineering support to landfill or plant operations staff. Assist with maintenance of an inventory, tracking, and ordering system for RNG Plant spare parts and consumables. Update as-built documentation, process flow diagrams, drawings, and figures. Attend O&M and other departmental meetings.  Writes and updates standard operating procedures, policies and other documents. Writes specifications for Request for Bid/Proposal documents. Process Addenda and Change Orders. Assists with giving tours of the landfill and RNG Plant. Collaborates with engineers on projects and assists with engineering design. Conducts field inspections and construction oversight. Review plans and submittals for code compliance. Perform related duties as assigned.

Facilities Management:

Assist Dane County Facilities Management in assessing building mechanical conditions and updating building asset inventories.   Perform engineering design review for mechanical installations and facility upgrades.  Participate in the commissioning process for construction and equipment installation during initial occupancy/equipment start-up phase. Review O&M manuals during the training of operations and maintenance staff, and upload final construction documents and warranty information into the Facilities Management database prior to occupancy/equipment operation phase.  Review plans and submittals for code compliance. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience: 

Must possess a High school diploma, or equivalent and any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to one (1) year in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Biological Systems, or Electrical Engineering, Architectural, Construction Management, or related field.

 

Special Requirements: 

Must possess a valid driver’s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Highway position must possess a valid driver’s license. 

Facilities Management positions: Must successfully pass a Wisconsin Health Services and a Sheriff’s Office background investigation which includes fingerprinting.  

 Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.). Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. 

For Bilingual Positions:

1. Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.). 
2. Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job. 

*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position’s bilingual designation.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:  

The following requirements may be relevant to all or some of the departments listed above:

Must be able to hear and see within normal ranges with or without corrective devices. Adequate physical mobility in field conditions. Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in a wide variety of adverse conditions: Heat/ cold, rain/ snow, on ladders, in confined spaces, and around potential odors. 

General knowledge of the principles and practices of facilities design, construction, operation and maintenance. Demonstrated experience with some building systems, engineering or architecture. Creative, flexible, self-motivated, organized and quality of service oriented.  Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings. Ability to work independently or as a team to analyze problems, develop solutions, and implement sound alternatives. Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships.  Knowledge of various applicable software applications including AutoCAD, Word, and Excel.

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