Engineering Intern

County•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Infrastructure engineering and construction staff provides structural maintenance and inspection services throughout the City of Milwaukee, including the design, project management, inspection, and evaluation of 180 bridge structures, 200 buildings, over 1,400 miles of paved streets, and over 2,400 miles of sewers. The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity. The Engineering Intern position is a fixed-term role within the City of Milwaukee. Engineering Interns may work during the summer and/or year-round and are eligible to apply for transfer/promotional opportunities prior to completion of the internship. Engineering Interns assist engineers, architects, engineering technicians, and public works inspectors with various engineering and construction inspection tasks. Engineering Interns could be assigned to any of the following DPW sections: Environmental Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Construction, Structural Design, or Architecture.

Requirements

Current enrollment as a sophomore or higher in an accredited college or university in pre-civil engineering, construction management, civil engineering, architecture or a closely related program.
Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using ArcGIS, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of methods used in roadway and underground utilities construction.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers with record keeping, design plans, specifications, and field inspections.
Assist engineering technicians with field work and record keeping.
Assist Department of Public Works (DPW) inspectors with project inspections and record keeping.
Input data to maintain the City of Milwaukee Road Life files.
Assist in the distribution of notices to property owners around construction sites.
Assist engineers with the review of televised sewer exams.
Assist engineers with sewer and stormwater management calculations.
Assist field technicians with outfall testing, smoke and dye testing, and sanitary flow monitoring.
Conduct traffic counts and/or complete streets activities.
Assist with the collection of traffic data, including signing and marking.