Civil Engineering Intern

City of West Jordan • West Jordan, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Engineering Intern will support engineers and project managers in both design and fieldwork while gaining exposure to industry-standard practices and tools. The city will offer a flexible schedule to work around college classes as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in, or recently graduated with a bachelor's or associate degree program with major coursework in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Basic knowledge of engineering systems.
• Valid Utah Driver's License.
• Basic engineering principles and practices, particularly in civil or transportation engineering.
• Interest in municipal transportation and traffic engineering projects and designs.
• Knowledge of transportation infrastructure, active transportation projects, and pedestrian crossing designs.
• Strong analytical skills for processing and interpreting traffic data.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) for reporting and data management.
• Written and verbal communication skills for reports, presentations, and collaboration.
• Problem-solving issues related to construction, design, and project coordination.
• Time management and organization handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies in engineering.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and city staff to resolve project-related issues.
• Ability to conduct field surveys and collect accurate data in various environments with the direction of engineering staff.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ability to learn about construction processes, construction materials, and assist with quality assurance for City projects.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and execute tasks with attention to quality and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Skill with AutoCAD for drafting and design work

Responsibilities

• Conducting field surveys, data collection, and on-site construction inspections.
• Assisting in drafting transportation designs using AutoCAD.
• Reviewing reports, studies, and standards.
• Preparing bid documents, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimates.
• Installing, downloading, and processing traffic data, and integrating it into GIS maps.
• Providing advice and resolving issues related to construction and design.
• Coordinating active transportation projects, including striping and signing projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees