What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Intern-03836 position at Stafford County?
This position will work with a variety of teams and Divisions within the Department of Utilities, including engineering, operations, capital construction, and asset management to assist in the completion of professional work related to water and wastewater technical services. Work is performed under general supervision of the Engineering Manager and Civil Engineers within the Department of Utilities.
The County offers three internship tiers based on where the student is in their educational program.
Level | Current Education Level |
Intern I: $15.00 | Candidates must be a current Junior in High School, a Senior in High School, or a Freshman in a University/College in an accredited academic program. |
Intern II: $18.00 | Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in University/College in an accredited academic program |
Intern III: $21.00 | Must be a student in graduate school/ Law School in an accredited academic program |
- Assists in the completion of professional work related to water and wastewater modeling and related technical services to support Stafford County Utilities planning, development, and capital improvement initiatives.
- Research and verify data pertaining to maps and drawings. Interpret inspectors' notes, field checks, surveys, and existing records
- Prepare GIS maps
- Update and maintain data files and records via computer
- Perform elementary drafting in the preparation and revision of architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering sketches, charts, diagrams, graphs, layouts, maps, detail drawings, plans, profiles, sections, and records
- Conduct field investigations and data sampling
- Assist in the preparation of plans and designs
- Assist in preparing preliminary cost estimates and project schedules
- Participate with project plans and tracking, including scope, schedule, risks and costs
- Discover and make suggestions for innovative ideas
- Performs related tasks as required
Some knowledge of principles and practices of relevant work in engineering; some knowledge of design, construction, maintenance and management of multiple complex utility projects; some knowledge of site evaluation, appraisal and acquisition procedures; ability to prepare technical reports, plans and specifications; possess a detailed understanding of the requirements for electrical, mechanical, and concrete construction. Ability to understand and interpret descriptions, construction plans, engineering records and maps; ability to establish effective working relationships with other department staff, contractors and the general public.
Any combination of education and experience. Must currently be enrolled in a Civil Engineering or closely related college program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects and occasional medium work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires reaching, standing, walking, sitting, grasping, and repetitive hand motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Salary : $15
