What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Seasonal - Civil Engineering position at Salt Lake City Corporation?
Position Title
Intern - Seasonal - Civil Engineering
Job Description
Salt Lake City has internship opportunities with our Engineering team!
This job is designed to provide students with paid professional experience to further their education and training and is academically oriented for the student's benefit. To qualify students must be enrolled in an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform. Positions will terminate upon completion of the internship period.
About The Position
The interns will work with the Right-of-Way project group that focuses on design and construction administration of projects within the City's Right-of-Ways. The projects include design and construction of roadways, sidewalks, curb and gutters and utilities. Typical tasks include support to project managers, designers or inspectors during the construction season.
These internships come with the opportunity to learn and perform a wide range of project activities. The position is designed to provide students with paid professional experience to further their education and training and is academically oriented for the student's benefit.
Internships will begin Summer 2026. This is a seasonal, non-benefited position, not to exceed 6 months of employment.
About The Team
The Community and Neighborhoods Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City's Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks - all important areas of the City's growing infrastructure that everyone uses.
Position Salary Range
$20.00/hr.
IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until it is filled and may close at any time without notice.
Key Responsibilities
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
Position Type
Seasonal
Department
Community and Neighborhoods
Full Time/Part Time
Part time
Scheduled Hours
20
Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work-from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs-with integrity and professionalism.
We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.
If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we'd love to work with you.
Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) site.
Health & Wellness
Use our Total Compensation Calculator (https://tools.slc.gov/totalcompensation/) to see the true value of your job offer-including salary, benefits, retirement, and more.
We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/paid-leave/) site.
Or email: careers@slc.gov
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
Intern - Seasonal - Civil Engineering
Job Description
Salt Lake City has internship opportunities with our Engineering team!
This job is designed to provide students with paid professional experience to further their education and training and is academically oriented for the student's benefit. To qualify students must be enrolled in an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform. Positions will terminate upon completion of the internship period.
About The Position
The interns will work with the Right-of-Way project group that focuses on design and construction administration of projects within the City's Right-of-Ways. The projects include design and construction of roadways, sidewalks, curb and gutters and utilities. Typical tasks include support to project managers, designers or inspectors during the construction season.
These internships come with the opportunity to learn and perform a wide range of project activities. The position is designed to provide students with paid professional experience to further their education and training and is academically oriented for the student's benefit.
Internships will begin Summer 2026. This is a seasonal, non-benefited position, not to exceed 6 months of employment.
About The Team
The Community and Neighborhoods Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City's Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks - all important areas of the City's growing infrastructure that everyone uses.
Position Salary Range
$20.00/hr.
IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until it is filled and may close at any time without notice.
Key Responsibilities
- Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.
- Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
- Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.
- Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Complies with city and department policies and procedures.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, though summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if student is in good standing with the educational institution.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must have good organizational and analytical skills.
- Must have good computer skills.
- Actively pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals.
- Moderate exposure to disagreeable elements such as cold, dampness, and heat from adverse weather conditions.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
Position Type
Seasonal
Department
Community and Neighborhoods
Full Time/Part Time
Part time
Scheduled Hours
20
Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work-from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs-with integrity and professionalism.
We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.
If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we'd love to work with you.
Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) site.
Health & Wellness
- 95% City-paid medical insurance
- Dental, vision, life insurance
- HSA (with $1,000-$2,000 City contribution)
- Wellness clinic for employees & families
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
- Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
- Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more
Use our Total Compensation Calculator (https://tools.slc.gov/totalcompensation/) to see the true value of your job offer-including salary, benefits, retirement, and more.
We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/paid-leave/) site.
- 12 vacation days to start
- 12 paid holidays 1 personal holiday
- Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
- 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers
Or email: careers@slc.gov
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.