INTERN - ENGINEERING (SUMMER)

City Of Douglasville•Douglasville, GA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Department Director and/or Manager this hands-on position will be responsible for assisting across multiple City departments. This is a seasonal position (up to 40 hours per week). The primary goal of this Engineering internship is to ensure the intern understands how engineering principles and practices are essential to local government functions, emphasizing innovation, public welfare, and sustainable development through the research of city ordinances and project delivery methodologies.

Requirements

A Senior or Graduate Level student currently enrolled in a college or university with a major related to the role is preferred
Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent oral and written communications skills are all essential to this position.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams.
Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required
Knowledge of basic mathematical and accounting procedures
Skill in operating a computer
Skill in communicating both orally and in written form
Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions
Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods and standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Responsibilities

Learn and master internal operations, including but not limited to accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, communications, relationship building, customer service, sales, daily operations, etc
Research current construction project delivery methods to understand various methodologies.
Research and discuss Douglasville’s Unified Development Ordinance and Code of Ordinances.
Assist with reviewing documentation for Development Plan Permits and Land Disturbance Permits
Learning about department project budgets and how they are monitored.
Assist with site inspections to emphasize compliance and safety protocols.
Identify area for process improvements
Make recommendations to leadership for streamlining systems and processes
Research and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency
Provide general administration assistance and support
Participation in various meetings
Supporting event coordination
Performs other related duties as assigned.