Intern - Seasonal

Salt Lake City Corporation • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surveying Engineering Intern supports the Salt Lake City Engineering team on projects to improve public infrastructure, including streets, office buildings, bikeways, sidewalks, parks, and other assets within the public right-of-way. The position includes fieldwork using modern surveying techniques and GPS and robotic instruments, as well as data collection and documentation. Office tasks include mapping, analysis, and design using AutoCAD and ArcGIS.

This is a seasonal, non-benefited position limited to no more than six months of employment. The Community and Neighborhoods Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. The intern supports work on infrastructure used throughout the City.

The position requires moderate physical effort in comfortable working conditions, with light-weight handling and intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. It may involve extended exposure to computer visual display terminals and potential stress resulting from human behavior. Employment offers are contingent on a criminal background check. Use of a City vehicle may be required, and a motor vehicle check may be requested.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university; summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if the student is in good standing with the educational institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and review research materials, evaluating source accuracy, validity, and suitability.
• Design, develop, and conduct research projects, selecting methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools.
• Conduct research using computer software to obtain and manipulate data.
• Write or draft technical reports, articles, or related materials based on research, investigation, or analysis.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Comply with City and department policies and procedures.
• Support infrastructure projects through field surveying, data collection and documentation, and office mapping, analysis, and design tasks.

What This Job Offers

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