Engineering Intern (Administrative Intern)

City of Tustin•Tustin, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tustin’s Public Works Department is seeking two motivated, enthusiastic, and eager-to-learn individuals to join our Engineering Division as Engineering Interns. This year-round internship is an excellent opportunity to contribute to public infrastructure projects from conception to completion and gain hands-on experience in the field. Under direct supervision, the Engineering Interns will perform a variety of entry-level engineering tasks to support the design and construction phase of projects. Given that this is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position, hours will be limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Hours worked may vary significantly from week to week. The ideal candidate is a current student pursuing a degree in Civil, Traffic/Transportation, or Environmental Engineering, or a recent graduate in one of these fields, who is eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world municipal engineering environment. Strong candidates will demonstrate initiative, curiosity, sound problem-solving and communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. The successful candidate will be interested in gaining hands-on experience with public infrastructure projects through a variety of assignments that may include engineering research and analysis, field inspections, GIS mapping, preparation of drawings and estimates, development and permit review, and construction-related activities. An interest in public service and a desire to understand how engineering projects move through the project life cycle, from planning and design through construction and completion, are highly desirable. Tustin offers a unique combination of new development, redevelopment, established infrastructure, and a municipally operated water system. This gives Engineering Interns the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of municipal engineering work within a single agency. As a full-service city, Tustin’s engineering team is delivering projects that are shaping the community’s future. From transportation and pedestrian improvements to water, storm drain, roadway, park, and public facility projects, interns can gain insight into the diverse infrastructure needs of both established neighborhoods, including Old Town, and the growing Tustin Legacy community.

Requirements

Graduation from high school.
Enrollment in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program with major coursework in Civil, Traffic and/or Environmental Engineering, or a field related to the area of assignment (or completion of such degree within the past three years) is highly desirable.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening.

Nice To Haves

Current student pursuing a degree in Civil, Traffic/Transportation, or Environmental Engineering, or a recent graduate in one of these fields.
Interest in public service and a desire to understand how engineering projects move through the project life cycle, from planning and design through construction and completion.

Responsibilities

Assist with data research, including streets, storm drains, sewers, water systems, and park improvements.
Assist customers at the permit counter as needed; assist in calculating plan check and development feeds; manage the encroachment permit process governing all use of the public right-of-way, and monitor status of plan check review packages.
Travel to project sites and locations throughout the City to perform field inspections and surveys.
Conduct research, collect data and perform engineering calculations.
Prepare maps using the City’s Geographic Information System.
Assist in the preparation of engineering drawings and estimates.
Assist with the construction management of projects under the City’s capital improvement program.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports and other documents.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.