Engineering Intern (Administrative Intern) (Part-time)

Description

THE POSITION:

Are you a civil or environmental engineering student looking to gain real-world experience in Public Works Engineering? The City of Tustin’s Public Works Department is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and eager-to-learn individual to join our Engineering Division as an Engineering Intern! This year-round internship is an excellent opportunity to contribute to public infrastructure projects from conception to completion and gain hands-on experience in the field. Under direct supervision, the Engineering Intern will perform a variety of entry-level engineering tasks to support the design and construction phase of projects.

The Engineering Intern position is a training classification specifically designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to current students in pursuit of a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering . To be considered, applicants are required to submit either a web-generated unofficial transcript or a scanned copy of an official transcript.

Given that this is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position, hours will be limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Hours worked may vary significantly from week to week.

THE CITY OF TUSTIN:

Tustin is a vibrant and charming city nestled in the heart of Orange County. It remains true to its quaint heritage while warmly welcoming neighbors and planning for purposeful growth in the future. Called home by a passionate and diverse community, Tustin is a place for all generations and every walk of life. Behind this beloved community, there is a team of practiced public servants who steward the City’s future while maintaining its unique charm and rich history. By balancing the needs of today with optimism for tomorrow, the City of Tustin works to realize its vision of a safe, high-quality and thriving community.

THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:

The Public Works Department is responsible for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of all public infrastructure and public right-of-way. Join our team and help the department achieve Tustin’s mission of providing effective, high-quality services that foster safety, quality of life, and economic vitality throughout the community.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Application materials will be carefully reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Those who are best qualified will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Those who pass the panel interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification.
This recruitment is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

As a part-time Engineering Intern, incumbents will perform a wide variety of duties. Examples of these duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with data research, including streets, storm drains, sewers, water systems, and park improvements.
• Assist customers at the permit counter as needed; assist in calculating plan check and development fees; manage the encroachment permit process governing all use of the public right-of-way; and monitor status of plan check review packages.
• Perform field inspections and surveys.
• Conduct research, collect data and perform engineering calculations.
• Prepare maps using the City's Geographic Information System.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering drawings and estimates.
• Assist with the construction management of projects under the City’s capital improvement program.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports and other documents.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university in pursuit of an associate's or bachelor's degree with a major course of study in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Satisfactory results from a criminal history review, physical examination and administrative screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

To view the knowledge, skills, & abilities expected of the position, please follow the link here.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally stands or walks and lifts and moves records and documents weighing up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and apply mathematical reasoning and abstract statistical concepts; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; learn and apply new information; work with constant interruptions and under intensive deadlines; and interact with staff, management, developers, contractors, the general public and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet, at or below 85 decibels. The employee is occasionally exposed to loud construction noise above 85 decibels level when working in the field.

The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment for this group is at-will and based on continued programmatic needs. No guarantees are made related to hours or longevity. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Employees do not receive health, retirement, or any other benefits unless otherwise required by law .

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
In lieu of Social Security, e mployees are required to contribute 5.5% of salary on a pre-tax basis every pay period to an OBRA 457 deferred compensation plan. The City contributes an additional 2%, for a total combined contribution of 7.5%.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• City of Tustin

• (714) 573-3040

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