What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Student Intern position at The City of Independence Ohio?
The City of Independence is looking for a summer intern to work closely with engineering staff to perform basic engineering and technical administrative support functions and benefit from hands-on experience, technical training and mentoring with professional and experienced staff.
Days, Hours & Additional Employment Details :
The Engineering Student Intern is a seasonal position from May 2025 to August 2025. The standard days and hours of employment are Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assist the Engineering staff to prepare plans, specs and cost estimates as directed
- Assist with planning preparation of general construction plans for city infrastructure projects
- Create maps and exhibits, as directed, to support the initiatives of the Department
- Work with inspection field crews to oversee the work of City Contractors and vendors in connection with various City Maintenance Contracts
- Assist the City Engineer to review various permit requests. This includes utility, residential, and commercial permit requests for projects involving grading, utility and site development projects
- Assists in the documentation and record keeping of City infrastructure projects
- Assist in responding to residential inquiries and / or complaints
- Assist in the review of shop drawings submitted by contractors for infrastructure projects
- Attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
Necessary Competencies :
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Additional Requirements :
Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this part-time seasonal job, the employee is regularly required to see, speak, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and be able to lift up to 20-25 lbs when necessary. This position may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Employee must be capable of working in both an indoor and outdoor environment under standard Ohio weather conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $15 - $21
