What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern (Civil or Environmental) position at Village of Tequesta?
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Approx. Start/End Dates: May- Aug 2025, with opportunity for continuing as a year-round Intern
Average No of Weekly Hours: 26 hours
Hourly Rate: $22.50
Candidates who are not enrolled in college at least to the end of calendar year 2025, are ineligible for Internship.
PROGRAM GOALS
The Village is currently accepting applications for a Civil or Environmental Engineering Intern who will receive on-the-job exposure through performance of a variety of technical engineering field and office duties, to include investigation, development, design, construction and maintenance of Village utilities.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience
- Candidates must be actively enrolled and attending an accredited college/university in the field of Civil or Environmental engineering.
Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Strong teamwork and customer service skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Strong time-management skills, project management skills
- Ability to plan and organize time effectively
- Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with reviewing plan submittals for consistency with departmental and industry standards
- Assist in reviewing or conducting preliminary in-house designs of water and stormwater utilities infrastructure
- Assist with, or conduct, stormwater calculations, including impervious materials using GIS maps, county property appraiser information, or other data
- Assist with identifying new and existing utilities infrastructure from as-built drawings and/or working with field staff
- Prepare construction progress charts for projects
- Assist with project management duties and may lead/ manage small projects
- Prepare preliminary engineering reports, environmental reports, permits, plans, and specifications
- Interprets drawings, blueprints, survey reports, maps, aerial photography, soils reports, environmental reports and other topographical geologic data to plan projects
- Provides recommendations for system mapping for the assigned division / department of the Village
- Assist with technical guidance and may answer questions regarding design and construction activities
- Perform basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, letters and electronic correspondence, interaction with the public and communication through telephone and meetings
- Attend committee and staff meetings as assigned
- Prepare and present talks and presentations and participate in local Toastmasters organization
- Perform other related duties and assume other responsibilities as necessary or as delegated
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- May be required to work before or after hours and/or weekend hours for special events
- Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Working conditions will vary to include an air conditioned office, with regular field activities resulting in exposure to outdoor elements, walking, sitting standing and other physical requirements
Salary : $23
