Student Intern

US: Tryfacta • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan region. The Civil Engineering Intern will support the Community Projects Review Unit within Watershed Stewardship & Planning by gaining practical experience in civil engineering, permit processing, utility research, GIS mapping, property records review, and customer service-related engineering activities. The role provides exposure to engineering documentation, land rights research, and infrastructure protection processes.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, maps, and construction plans.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be in Sophomore year or higher.
• Coursework must be relevant to the assigned engineering duties.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Understanding of surveying concepts.
• Knowledge of utilities and right-of-way processes.
• Familiarity with permit administration or engineering records management.
• Coursework related to GIS, surveying, utilities, transportation, land development, or construction engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications for completeness and track application status.
• Research utility records and review construction plans.
• Prepare permits, written correspondence, permit exhibits, maps, and supporting documentation.
• Research property ownership, easements, and right-of-way information using GIS maps, County Assessor records, and engineering documents.
• Respond to Underground Service Alert (USA) tickets by analyzing GIS maps, records, and Valley Water facilities information to identify potential impacts to infrastructure.
• Assist with annual updates of land rights information on County Assessor map books.
• Maintain permit and project records within organizational databases.
• Support customer inquiry resolution related to permit processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern