Engineering Intern (Asset Management & Quality Assurance)

Are you currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or other related field? Do you have an interest in municipal government and learning the ins and outs of working in public service? Then APPLY NOW for Spring/Summer 2024 Internship opportunities with the City of Dublin's Engineering Department! 
We are looking to hire one successful candidate to work in the Division of Asset Management and Quality Assurance. The purpose of the Engineering Internship is to provide students of undergraduate and graduate engineering studies with professional engineering experience in a public sector organization. The intent is to provide part-time employment in the engineering field as a complement to the student's academic studies.
 
 **Note: Applications are reviewed as they are received and interview invitations are extended throughout the posting period until the positions are filled.**
Intern Pay Structure
Undergraduate Freshman: $17.00/hour
Undergraduate Sophomore: $17.50/hour
Undergraduate Junior: $18.00/hour
Undergraduate Senior: $18.50/hour
First Year Graduate Student: $19.50/hour
Second Year Graduate Student: $21.00/hour
 
Beyond the Paycheck

• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• Discounts on classes and memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• Support though our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Career mapping and growth opportunities

Engineering Interns are expected to perform entry-level work involving infrastructure Asset Management and inspection. Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Read and interpret construction drawings and other technical documents
• Execute field measurements and basic calculations. Perform asset condition inspections in the field
• Perform miscellaneous office tasks, which may include: data entry, filing, technical research, and gathering of information
• Scan and file documents and drawings
• Respond to phone calls and emails from residents
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and access construction sites which may have uneven terrain
• Ability to work around moving traffic, work in active right-of-way, and construction areas

Minimum Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university or another related degree
• Possession of a valid driver's license

• Experience with the following types of software: GIS, MS Office, and AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Prior engineering, development, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, or other related experience (professional, volunteer, student, etc.)

Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics:

• Ability to apply technical training to assignment
• Follow instructions, safety procedures, and City policies
• Ability to work independently
• Commitment to providing high quality customer service
• Ability to communicate well both in writing and verbally
• Attention to detail
• Team orientation
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to access construction sites which may have uneven terrain
• Ability to work around moving traffic, work in active right-of-way and construction areas