Engineer Intern - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $32 - $50 • Hybrid

About The Position

This job is located in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Departments within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Engineer Intern is primarily responsible for providing entry-level support in engineering operations and project management related to City infrastructure construction projects, including conducting site reviews as needed. The Engineer Intern supports regulatory compliance across multiple areas within the Engineering Division. In the Drainage and Bridge Section, the Engineer Intern assists City staff, government agencies, the public, and the development community by helping ensure protection from potential flooding and supporting compliance with all applicable regulations. In the Paving Section, the Engineer Intern contributes to pavement management efforts for Oklahoma City’s roads and sidewalks, helping maintain safe and well‑kept infrastructure.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a valid Engineer Intern (EI) certification.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Skill in compiling and analyzing technical data.
• Skill in following geometric, algebraic, trigonometric, and calculus formulas.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge of civil engineering to work performed.
• Ability to design public-works engineering projects.
• Ability to learn and interpret City codes, ordinances, and standards related to commercial and public construction.
• Ability to work projects through to completion within specified time frames.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the review, preparation, and interpretation of civil engineering plans and calculations, final plats and legal descriptions.
• Knowledge of FEMA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of paving and drainage design standards and requirements.
• Experience with common software packages, including HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, Hydraflow, HEC-HMS.

Responsibilities

• Conducting background research by reviewing construction plans, technical journals, City codes and ordinances, field observations, and survey data to support project design and plan development.
• Calculating projected construction costs and preparing specifications required to solicit bids.
• Maintaining regular contact with other City employees, contractors, developers, architects, and consulting engineers to exchange information and to explain or clarify City codes and ordinances.
• Providing technical assistance to drafters and survey teams by assigning tasks and verifying the accuracy of work assignments.
• Traveling to project sites for periodic inspections or meetings with other City employees, engineers, contractors, developers, or other project personnel.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern