Engineering Intern

City of Owatonna • Owatonna, MN

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance on survey crew, performs inspection activities as directed by Engineering personnel, performs drafting tasks relating to City map updating, information gathering for pavement management program, collects data and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering or related, college program.
• Ability to work independently and complete work assignments accurately and on time.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other City department personnel.
• Valid driver's license equivalent to Minnesota Class D.
• Ability to perform all essential position functions included under Working Conditions as described.
• Must be able to lift and manually transport field survey and inspection equipment and work in a variety of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Currently having attained at least a sophomore status at a college or university.
• Previous work experience in surveying and/ or engineering-related field.
• Desire to gain knowledge and experience relating to all facets of municipal engineering.
• Experience with Engineering and model software (AutoCAD).
• Data collection experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance as directed with engineering related field surveys and public improvement inspections.
• Performs miscellaneous drafting functions as directed.
• Provides assistance in maintaining engineering related documents in keeping them accurate and up-to-date.
• Provides assistance to the general public with requests for engineering related information.
• Collects data for the Engineering Department (traffic sign data, boulevard tree inventory, etc).
• Performs miscellaneous research projects as requested relating to engineering information, related to the pavement management program.
• Provides copies of plat maps, topographies, as-builts, etc., as requested by the public or other City department personnel.
• Communicates orally and in writing information and results of field surveys and inspections.
• All other duties that apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed