Engineering Intern

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : Marshall, MI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2024-00007
Department: Road
Opening Date: 02/08/2024
Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, will perform all types of engineering related tasks including, but not limited to, topographic surveying, construction staking, paving inspection, computer database input, quantity measurement and calculations, collecting traffic volumes, collecting and logging road department infrastructure information, and updating annual resurfacing inventory maps.
This 4 month internship begins May 1st and ends September 1st with flexibility depending on semester end and start date.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Construction Inspection: Field inspection of work by private contractors on construction projects for roads and/or bridges. Oversee and assure quality work per the plans and proposal designed in accordance with applicable specifications. Responsibilities include taking measurements, preparing quantity estimates, data collection and documentation such as the preparation of inspector daily reports and other engineering related reports.
• Traffic Data Collection and Analysis: Field set up, monitoring, and data retrieval, as well as manipulation, recording, and report generation of the data.
• Engineering Design and Plan Preparation: Assist in the design and preparation of plans, proposals, estimates, and specifications.
• Asset Management data collection: Assist in the collection of data for various assets such as culverts, guardrail, pavement marking, signs, etc., as needed.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Civil engineering coursework, computer proficiency, and land survey methods experience preferred.
• A valid Michigan Operator's License and the ability to safely operate passenger car and pickup type vehicles in the course of employment are required.
• Must be willing to work from dawn to dusk, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and self-motivation are critical for success in this position.
• Experience working with the public and the ability to communicate well with others is required.
• Computer database input experience strongly desired.
• Mental ability to frequently multi-task and handle pressure related to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, concentration and attention-to-detail skills.

Working Conditions

• This position requires working in the office and in the field on construction projects.
• Normal office environment with occasional discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like.
• Sitting, standing, bending, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull/carry items in excess of 50 pounds.
• Working on roadways, construction sites, and around heavy construction equipment.
• Must be able to walk on various types of terrain and work outside in all types of weather.
• Must be able to drive construction stakes with an eight-pound sledge hammer.
• Exposure to hot asphalt and diesel engine fumes.

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.
Part-time Employees may elect insurance, provided the Employee pays the full cost of the premium through payroll deduction. Temporary employees are not eligible for insurance.
Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options ( )
Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental ( )
Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP) ( )
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid (More information )
Life Insurance: 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
Retirement: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution (More information )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet ( )
Flexible scheduling & telecommuting options depending on position and department
Paid Time Off (PTO):
Part-time employees are eligible for PTO benefits prorated based on schedule (below rates are based on 40 hours per week)

• Start through fourth years - 144 Hours (3.6 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
• Fifth through ninth years - 184 Hours (4.6 weeks)
• Tenth through fourteenth years - 224 Hours (5.6 weeks)
• Fifteen and Subsequent years - 264 Hours (6.6 weeks)

Amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week
Additional Voluntary Benefits:

• Term Life Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)