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Form of workThe Department of Local Services Road Services Division is seeking a Road and Traffic Engineer Intern to join our highly skilled and dedicated team. Through collaboration with engineers, project managers, contractors, and support services, you will gain hands-on experience with Roads Capital Projects and learn about project planning, design, and implementation. This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to Roads projects!
Interviews are anticipated to take place the week of May 22, 2023.Your specific workplan will be tailored to your position and individual interests, skills and experience. You can expect to work with team members to:
- Assist with project management, structural design, and/or inspections
- Assist with preparation, review and evaluation of engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, right of way plans and legal descriptions (may involve field visits) for capital projects
- Assist senior engineers with coordinating, monitoring and controlling project scope, schedule, and budget
- Assist supervisor in developing, modifying, and maintaining work order contracts, Architecture and Engineering contracts, and other contracts as needed
- Participate in design review meetings
- Collaborate with support services associated with Traffic projects
- Support Engineer staff on various tasks as assigned
Key Learning Objectives
Learning objectives may vary based on specific project tasks, and intern interests and skills.
- Civil or structural design experience
- Understanding of and experience with project management principles
- Knowledge of the contracts management process
- Experience in or knowledge of civil or structural engineering
- Experience in or knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3d or GIS
- Proactive, motivated, self-directed learner with good problem-solving skills
- Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Team player who enjoys collaboration and contributing skills, expertise and energy to achieve organizational goals
- Ability to effectively contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued
- Ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness
- Competent in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Intern II - Undergraduate pay range is $19.33 to $24.50/hourly
Intern III - Graduate pay range is $21.76 to $27.58/hourly
Working Conditions:
- Work Hours: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week.
- Work Location: Primarily teleworking and King Street Center or King County Renton Facility. This position is expected to occasionally report to worksites or properties located throughout King County depending on business needs.
- Environment: The position requires that the individual visit a variety of project sites including many that may be in pre-design and/or construction phase. This may necessitate the ability to traverse rough terrain or construction sites which generally include uneven surfaces. It also may require the ability to climb rough grades or ladders including work on raised/lowered platforms that may require appropriate safety gear. Work involves walking moderate distances on even and uneven surfaces in the field year-round in varying weather conditions.
- FLSA Status: This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is not union represented.
TEMPORARY TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENT
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. The individual in this position will be meeting with community members and organizations and will be expected to engage in face-to-face interactions, throughout unincorporated King County.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions may be required. King County is doing its part to reduce our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; taken together, Unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office with a Community Service Area group, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of unincorporated King County.
The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner to protect the public's investment and facilitate safe travel. The division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. The Division is responsible for 1,500 miles of Road and 182 bridges, 5.7 million feet of drainage ditches, over 44,000 traffic control signs, 78 traffic signals, and 50 traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.
ABOUT KING COUNTY
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Are you ready to APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Janice Antonio, HR Analyst, by e-mail at jantonio@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at 206-263-2003.Employment Type: Intern
