What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at Village of Buffalo Grove, IL?
Salary : $17.00 Hourly
Location : 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 00062
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 12 / 11 / 2024
Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
The Village of Buffalo Grove Engineering Section is seeking Engineering Interns for Summer 2025. The Engineering Section is incorporated into the Public Works Department, an organization regionally and nationally recognized for its excellence in providing essential services that enhance the quality of life for the community. Our team is dedicated to maintaining and improving the village's infrastructure, including transportation, water, sewer, and stormwater systems. The department prides itself on its innovative approach to problem-solving, its commitment to sustainability, and its focus on delivering high-quality results. As part of this elite team, you will work alongside experienced professionals on leading-edge projects that positively impact the Buffalo Grove community.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
This is pre-professional civil engineering work that is structured to provide candidates with a broad base of professional experience to prepare the employee for future professional work. This position will aid the Public Works and Engineering Staff in various aspects of asset management, infrastructure construction projects, regulatory compliance, and Engineering investigations.
The duties of the Engineering intern include but are not limited to :
- Assisting in GIS (geographic information system) build out, information gathering, or updating.
Assisting in OPENGOV / Cartegraph (asset management system) build out, information gathering, or updating.
Assist in field inspection and documentation of various permit related, capital improvement, and development projects.
Assist in field inspection and documentation of various infrastructure condition rating.
Act as liaison between engineer in charge of project, residents, contractor, and other Public Works Departments.
Assist in design of field changes and seek out constructability issues.
Observe and document traffic control and erosion control issues.
Assist in various surveying operations.
Assignments are received in oral or written form, and technical procedures to be followed are often not well defined but require initiative in determining solutions to problems and developing procedures to accomplish them.
Incumbents are expected to complete typical work assignments independently with supervision and guidance provided by Public Works professionals. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Village Engineer or other staff engineers who review work for technical proficiency and adherence to standard practices.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Qualified candidates should be working towards graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills :
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Supplemental information
Salary for Engineering Intern is $17 per hour dependent on qualifications. Typical work week is 40 hours, M - F 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM for 12 weeks.
Interested applicants should apply online at vbg.org. In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach a cover letter and resume to their application. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered. Emailed, faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. This position will remain open until filled, with initial review of applications starting on or around February 20, 2025. Any questions regarding the position can be directed to Civil Engineer Andrea Larson at alarson@vbg.org
The Village of Buffalo Grove is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $17