Engineering/Environmental/Sustainability Intern
About The Position
Public Works Interns support the City’s engineering, environmental management, and sustainability initiatives through fieldwork, technical analysis, project coordination, and community outreach. Work may involve infrastructure surveying, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance; stormwater management systems and best management practices; and programs related to energy efficiency, climate action, water conservation, and environmental protection. Interns also support data collection and analysis, asset inventory and inspections, policy development, sustainability reporting, and public education to advance the City’s infrastructure, environmental, and long-term resiliency goals. The City is filling five internship positions. Interviews are anticipated to begin in late November or early December 2026. Positions are full-time from May 2027 through September 2027, with duration adjustable to accommodate academic schedules. Opportunities for part-time or full-time work during the school year may be available. Assignments are tailored to each intern’s interests, skills, and abilities. Interns work under the supervision of the City Engineer, Environmental Manager, or Sustainability Specialist. Engineering assignments include entry-level work related to surveying, design, construction, and maintenance of City infrastructure. Environmental assignments support the City’s Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan, including inspection and analysis of best management practices and drainage systems. Sustainability assignments support City climate, energy, resiliency, water conservation, and environmental protection plans and programs. The work takes place in office and outdoor environments, including City facilities, public rights-of-way, stormwater management sites, and construction areas. The City describes its workplace values as accountability, community, equity, integrity, and safety, and welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. The City is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities or religious needs.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at an accredited university or technical school pursuing a degree in Civil, Environmental, or Construction Engineering; Natural Resources Management; Urban Planning; Public Policy; Land Surveying; or a closely related degree, or graduated within the last 12 months with such a degree.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to maintain punctuality, reliability, and dependability while working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm, initiative, and willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and sound judgment when interacting with the public, contractors, and City staff.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately collect, analyze, document, and report data; maintain organized records; and prepare clear and accurate reports.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Access is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with surveying, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of City infrastructure.
- Estimate, measure, inspect, and document construction activities.
- Assist with topographic and construction surveys, traffic counts, erosion control inspections at construction sites, and utility locating through Gopher State One Call.
- Support field and office work, including asset inventory and inspections.
- Conduct education and outreach to increase awareness of funding assistance and regulatory programs.
- Implement the City’s Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan.
- Inspect public and private best management practices (BMPs) and drainage systems.
- Model and analyze drainage systems for water volume and water quality.
- Conduct education and outreach to support the City’s stormwater initiatives.
- Assist with implementation of the City’s Climate Equity Action Plan, Green To Go Program, Energy Action Plan, and the Resilience & Environmental Protection chapter of Roseville’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
- Organize the annual clothing swap event.
- Develop and recommend policies to achieve goals outlined in the Climate Equity Action Plan.
- Recommend and implement actions to improve the City’s sustainability efforts and reporting, including Green Step Cities and B3 Benchmarking.
- Update and expand the City’s Water Conservation Program and Sustainable Steward Award Program.
- Collect, analyze, document, and report data; maintain organized records; and prepare clear and accurate reports.
- Follow applicable safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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