What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern Construction Management and Inspection position at Larimer County?
This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.
We are looking for Engineering Interns in the Road & Bridge and Engineering Departments!
Larimer County Engineering has 3 internship positions available within the Engineering and Road and Bridge Department. 1 Position will be working within the Construction Management Group, and 2 Positions will be working with Road and Bridge collecting data on drainage structures.
All interns will have the opportunity to work with our Project Engineers, Surveyors, Construction Managers, and Road and Bridge Managers to deliver high-quality roadway, drainage, and bridge projects for the citizens of Larimer County. Working as part of a team, you will ensure that public works construction activities undertaken on behalf of Larimer County are completed in compliance with the design plans and specifications.
This is a temporary position. The typical schedule for this position is 7am - 4pm Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on start and end times. Project locations cover the whole of Larimer County including Mountain, Plains, Urban, and Rural areas.What you'll be doing:
- Inspecting materials and workmanship on public works projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, including sampling and testing soils, aggregates, and cement.
- Inspecting structures such as utilities, streets, bridges, and off-site construction to verify line, grade, size, elevation, and location conform to regulations.
- Reviewing materials to confirm they meet required specifications.
- Ensuring construction projects comply with environmental and stormwater management permits.
- Collecting material samples for laboratory analysis and conducting quality assurance tests on concrete, aggregate, asphalt, and earthwork embankments.
- Performing mathematical calculations related to construction quantities and basic engineering design.
- Assisting in the preparation, updating, filing, and retrieval of engineering permits, maps, documents, records, and drawings.
- Responding to public inquiries and providing information about engineering and construction activities.
- Performing other duties as needed to support job performance.
To view the full job description, visit -https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Engineering_Intern_TEMP.
What we're looking for:
- Perform physical tasks related to field data collection from drainage ways, bridges, and road system features, including prolonged standing and walking outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull tools, material samples, and objects up to 50 pounds, along with sustained physical activities such as standing, walking, kneeling, and coordinating fine and gross motor skills.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintaining effective working relationships with County employees, agency representatives, and community members.
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
- Completed at least the Freshman year of study in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field required.
- Experience using AutoCAD and/or ArcMap GIS software preferred.
Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefitsAn offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
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