City Engineer Intern (Seasonal)

Engineering Intern

JOB TITLE: Engineering Intern

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt - Seasonal

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

SUPERVISOR: Engineering Manager, One Percent Construction Manager

SALARY: $18.00 to $30.00 Per Hour

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The City Engineer's internship program provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on exposure in areas of Geographic Information System (GIS), Construction, and Engineering.

While interning with the City of Cheyenne, students may be assigned to various areas of the city including construction job sites, project engineering, project administration, field design, and data collection management.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thrive in a meaningful experience that prepares interns for successful future careers
• Complete public facility asset management inventory and evaluation, utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) collector and handheld computers.
• Assist in a wide range of construction and design activities. This will include working with Project Managers for both construction and design projects.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Engineering Department with miscellaneous office duties such as correspondence, plan reviews, document reviews, and/or updating files or maps etc.
• Attend Engineering Meetings and provide input and collaboration.
• Perform engineering, construction and GIS related duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• G.I.S. (Geographic Information Systems) computer software.

• Basic survey techniques.

• Basic mathematical principles.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

• AutoCAD and/ or MicroStation design software is preferred.

• Operational characteristics of engineering equipment and tools.

• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

• Perform basic surveys and inspections and gather field data, update maps.

• Operate a variety of general engineering equipment in a safe and effective manner.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Required:

Candidates may be enrolled students in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field of study.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual transmittals needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Working Environment:

Indoor and outdoor environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, inclement weather conditions, and construction equipment, construction conditions such as dust, mud, hot oil, cement dust or other construction materials. Indoor environment working with machinery, office equipment, and work closely with others.

Acknowledgement and Signature:

I will regularly review, understand, and adhere to the City of Cheyenne Employee Handbook and Rules & Regulations, as applicable to part-time employees. These documents are located on the City of Cheyenne website, under the Human Resources tab, and are updated annually.