Utility Services Engineering Intern (Part-Time)

City of Henderson•Henderson, NV

About The Position

This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created. The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill three (3) vacancy for the classification of Utility Services Engineering Intern (Part-Time) in the Department of Utilities. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year. Under direct supervision, performs work of routine difficulty designed to provide hands-on learning experience related to the Infrastructure Planning, Infrastructure Support, and Project Delivery sections in the Engineering Services Division of the City’s Utility Services Department; and performs related duties as assigned. The selected individual will rotate though each of the three sections below receiving diverse learning experience related to engineering within the water, wastewater, and reclaimed water field. We’re looking for a team player who is willing to learn and has the desire to impact our community. Infrastructure Planning: The Infrastructure Planning Section is responsible for the short and long range planning of the water and wastewater services for the City of Henderson. We perform detailed hydraulic analysis of our system to solve complex engineering problems. Our New Development team is responsible for plan and permit reviews of civil and building plans. We make sure new development and infrastructure is in compliance with HMC, NRS, UDACS, DCSWCS and other applicable codes. Infrastructure Support: The Infrastructure Support Section is responsible for design review as well as maintenance engineering and operational support for the water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services for the City of Henderson. We perform condition assessments and forecast rehabilitation and renewal events needed for Department of Utility Services infrastructure. This information is documented in Asset Management Plans and used to create and prioritize projects that are added and managed in our Capital Improvement Program. Project Delivery: The Project Delivery Section is responsible for the delivery of capital improvement projects (CIP) for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems which includes engineering and construction management resources. The team manages delivery of CIP projects including monitoring project funding, expenditure accounting, engineering design, construction management, strategic alignment, procurement of consultants, and project coordination with the public and other agencies.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university program with a major in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field
Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
Completed Employment Application
Proof of enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university program with a major in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field
Engineer Intern (EI) Certification (if possessed)

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS Software
Possess a valid Engineer Intern (EI) Certification

Responsibilities

Performs work of routine difficulty designed to provide hands-on learning experience related to the Infrastructure Planning, Infrastructure Support, and Project Delivery sections in the Engineering Services Division of the City’s Utility Services Department.
Rotates through each of the three sections (Infrastructure Planning, Infrastructure Support, and Project Delivery) receiving diverse learning experience related to engineering within the water, wastewater, and reclaimed water field.
Performs detailed hydraulic analysis of the system to solve complex engineering problems (Infrastructure Planning).
Reviews civil and building plans for new development and ensures compliance with applicable codes (Infrastructure Planning).
Conducts design review, maintenance engineering, and operational support for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services (Infrastructure Support).
Performs condition assessments and forecasts rehabilitation and renewal events for Department of Utility Services infrastructure (Infrastructure Support).
Manages delivery of capital improvement projects (CIP) for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems, including monitoring project funding, expenditure accounting, engineering design, construction management, strategic alignment, procurement of consultants, and project coordination (Project Delivery).