Organization: |
City of St. Charles
| Job Category: |
Engineering and Technology
| Job Type: |
Internship
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
Illinois (IL)
| City: |
St. Charles
| Salary and Benefits: |
$12.00 / hr
| Post Date: | 03/08/2018 |
St. Charles is a progressive community of 33,000 located in the scenic Fox Valley about 30 miles west of Chicago. Our award-winning downtown, historic neighborhoods, new growth, and diversity of land uses offer a variety of interesting engineering challenges.
The City of St. Charles is seeking self-motivated individuals with a positive work ethic to fill the position of Engineering Intern, which is geared toward undergraduate and/or graduate level college students seeking to supplement their academic training, and expand their professional knowledge and skills in the engineering field.
Job Description The Civil Engineering Intern will be responsible for supporting the Public Works Engineering Division in a wide variety of civil and municipal engineering related functions including planning, designing, administration, and construction inspection of capital improvement and maintenance projects. Work may involve assisting the engineering staff with review and interpretation of construction plans and specifications, CAD (Microstation) drawing, cost estimates, utility investigation, contractor coordination, measuring quantities, drainage investigations, preparing reports, research, traffic studies, field surveying and other related tasks. Assist with projects that involve working on roadway paving, water mains, sanitary sewers, storm water, sidewalks and other public improvement projects. Conduct general office work, such as scanning and filing.
Requirements The successful candidate shall have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong customer service skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and CAD drafting methods are preferred. Ability to make complex engineering calculations and to prepare and interpret engineering plans and specifications is also preferred. Working knowledge of basic civil engineering principles, including trigonometry and higher mathematics used in engineering practices. Knowledge of general office skills and the ability to organize information is also important. Position requires working both indoors and outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions, and extensive walking.
Applicants must be a full-time college student earning a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a similar field and enrolled in school full-time for the fall of 2018. Upon selection, verification through the student’s academic advisor will be required. Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Additional information Candidate must be willing to commit to working from mid-May to mid-August 2018, with the option for some additional winter (break time) work as approved by the City. This position will work 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check, physical, and drug screen.
Salary This position pays $12.00/hr.
Apply on line at www.stcharlesil.gov/jobs no later than March 25, 2018. Please thoroughly complete the employment application including salary history. Resumes should be attached in the on-line application. If you are unable to apply online, or for other assistance, please contact 630-377-4446.
The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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