Civil Engineering Summer Intern

The City of Forney is looking for a Summer Intern to assist the Engineering Department. The intern will be working closely with both the engineering staff and inspection field crews. The Intern will benefit from hands-on experience, technical training, mentoring from a professional staff, and working within a positive team work environment.

• Contribute to the preconstruction Civil Engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.
• Solve complex problems, assist City Staff, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients' visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as City of Forney practices, procedures, and standards.
• Specific duties vary depending on the assigned department and business need.
• Position will work 40 hours per week.
• Performs duties in a safe efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Assembles engineering documents including drawings, maps, specifications, and reports.
• Attends and participates in meetings.
• Reviews project plans and specifications
• Prepares CADD drawings.
• Contributing to departmental goals and objectives
• Suggests solutions to Engineering issues and challenges.
• Gathers and scrubs data for analysis and reports.
• Assists with writing grants, procedures guide, presentations, training materials, etc.
• Contributes to a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Provides excellent customer service to City of Forney internal and external customers.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Must have or obtain a valid driver license.
• Must be enrolled or accepted in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university.
• Official transcripts must be sent directly from your academic institution and must include your most recent academic achievements and overall GPA.

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading