Engineering - Summer Interns (2 Opportunities)

Waukesha County's Department of Public Works - Engineering Division is seeking 2 innovative Engineering students to aid the Engineering Staff in the design, construction, and operation of Waukesha County's Highway System during the summer months.

Our Internship delivers real-world experience including hands-on mentorship from our accomplished, engaged and experienced Engineering Staff.

Term: Late-May 2024 through August 2024

Schedule: full-time, M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm, with a half hour lunch break. Additional overtime hours may be available to monitor the County's paving program.

Hourly Rate Range: $11.98 - $21.22 depending on qualifications.

The ideal candidate is someone who is self-motivated, dependable/reliable, detail oriented, and has the ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Ability to commute to Waukesha County Administration Center, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI

Work on-site (i.e., remote work is not an option)

Recruitment is open through April 30, 2024, unless the positions are filled prior to.

The Intern's tasks are diverse, depending on current projects. On any given day you could be working on the following types of activities:

• Roadway Design
• CAD Drafting/Design
• Appraisal and Construction Staking
• Boundary Survey
• Topographic Surveys
• Property research
• Bridge Inspection and Inventory
• Paving Inspection
• Other tasks as assigned by staff

Candidates must be enrolled in a post-high school Civil Engineering program, or closely related field, and possess the following:

• Proven oral and written communication skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to expand and improve problem solving skills;
• Competent in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.);
• Reliable and dependable;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and other staff;

Preferred:

• Experience with, or knowledge of, design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D and GIS and robotic surveying equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"
Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

Employment Type: Temporary