Seasonal Engineering Intern

The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Infrastructure is responsible for all aspects of the City's Public Works Projects, including survey, design, plan preparation, preparation of construction contracts, construction inspection, record keeping and mapping. This position performs a variety of entry level paraprofessional engineering work requiring skills and knowledge in digital and hand drafting, surveying, construction inspection and some light engineering design in the office and in the field.  Supervision is received from Engineering Technicians or Engineering Division Manager.  

• Uses a computer to prepare various documents using Microsoft Access, Excel and Word, e-mail, and web related programs
• Inspects minor public works projects for compliance with the plans and specifications
• Prepares necessary reports and keeps neat and accurate records relating to the inspection of public works construction projects
• Determines construction site elevations needed for compliance with plan specifications and determines if materials and quantities used comply with contract specifications
• Makes field measurements for records and payment purposes, and records construction data in the field book
• Performs concrete, air, slump, and cylinder tests
• Performs basic drafting of sewer, street, sidewalk, and other construction projects while displaying accuracy and neatness
• Performs drafting of plans, mapping and updating existing drawings, plans, and maps by hand and on the Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) System
• Assists in preliminary field surveys, stakes line and grade, and other staking and surveying as required
• Cuts and removes brush from survey lines and searches for survey monuments as directed
• Serves as assistant on the survey crew
• Plots, surveys, and draws field notes to scale showing alignment, topography and profile
• Assists with condition ratings for the City's Pavement Management System.
• Assists with various tasks related to the City's Stormwater Discharge Permit.
• Reviews television inspection reports for the City's sanitary and storm sewer system
• Performs basic engineering calculations with accuracy
• Checks and compiles various estimates
• Researches records or deeds for property owners for assessment purposes

Education:  Minimum requirements include high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by an equivalent combination of experience and training preferably drafting, surveying mathematics, computer aided drafting and design (CADD) which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position as determined by Management.  Current enrollment in a two- or four-year degree program in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent education in a related field like drafting or surveying. Applicants pursing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering are preferred.  

Experience:  Experience in general engineering work, drafting, surveying, construction inspection, mathematical procedures, and performing minor engineering calculations. Knowledge of the methods, materials, and instruments used in drafting, surveying, construction inspection and concrete testing.

Certifications/Licenses:  Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Wisconsin.

This position must possess the ability to read and interpret design manuals, specification manuals, City Ordinances, State laws, building codes, and any other necessary codes or regulations; ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in written and oral form; and the ability to prepare drawings from field notes. This position must have the knowledge of basic algebraic and trigonometric mathematical procedures and the ability to perform minor engineering calculations accurately; and possess ability to read and interpret charts and graphs, etc.  This position requires experience in the use of personal computers and computer programs including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, e-mail, and CADD.  This position must have the ability to exercise good judgment at all times; must have the ability to maintain a professional attitude and a reasonable demeanor during all conversations; and must have the ability to discuss and resolve problems in a tactful and professional manner.

Salary : $16 - $19