Design, Engineering, and Construction Internship
About The Position
The Valley Metro Design, Engineering, and Construction Internship is designed to provide an introduction to various aspects of transportation design and construction projects at a public transportation agency. This internship is expected to be active through June 2027. Positions will perform pre-entry-level professional work as outlined. Internship opportunities in the Valley Metro Capital Division may have a focus taken from among those listed below: Design and Engineering: Providing support for small and large-scale passenger rail and bus capital improvement projects, design plans, and submittals and assisting with research and documentation. Construction: Providing support for large infrastructure projects, field observations, submittals and assisting in research and project documentation. These internships are part-time temporary (Commitment to work up to 19.5 hours per week during the school year) for up to 12 months. Schedules are flexible to accommodate a full-time course load. Additional hours up to 40 hours per week may be available during the summer months. As a member of the Valley Metro’s Capital Development team, Interns will demonstrate the Agency’s Core Values of Whatever It Takes, Team Player, and Positive Customer Care/Service in performance of daily duties. Valley Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Graduate Degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
- Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check.
- Valid Driver's License
- Cover Letter
- Resume - Include all experience in your resume related to this position. Include dates of employment and hours worked per week, in addition to the duties of the position. Include a list of all relevant extracurricular activities including community services/volunteer, professional organizations, school activities and honors.
- References - Name, email address and telephone number of one graduate advisor or instructor.
- Copy of Transcript - Undergraduate and graduate transcript to date (unofficial transcripts will be accepted).
Nice To Haves
- Priority will be given to Applicants with GPAs of 3.0 or better.
Responsibilities
- Supporting rail and bus capital improvement project activities related to design plans, construction submittals, takeoffs and estimates, presentations and tracking documents.
- Supporting the Agency's active construction project activities related to field observations, photo documentation, construction submittals, requests for information, presentations, and tracking documents.
- Performing other duties of similar nature and level as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
