The Engineering Tech - Intern will assist the Transportation and Capital Improvements Department Engineering staff with technical support through assigned projects and tasks in a variety of Civil Engineering disciplines; tasks may include but are not limited to plan review and revisions, graphics support, site inspections, and the inventory and listing of City infrastructure. This seasonal internship position is designed to be both educational and practical to introduce the rewarding career path of municipal engineering.
The internship provides 480 work hours over a six-month period, with the potential of extending the internship for an additional internship period. The internship has flexible hours and workdays to accommodate students who are completing their studies. If a full-time position is available within the Transportation and Capital Improvements Department at the end of the internship period, consideration may be given to hiring the intern to fill the vacancy. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
 

• Complete miscellaneous engineering projects as assigned.
• Site visits targeting traffic issues and/or locations for small-scale infrastructure improvements.
• Plan review and revisions, graphics support, site inspections, inventory and listing of City infrastructure. 
• Prepare Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.
• Assist with the day-to-day efficient operation of the Transportation and Capital Improvements Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

 Required Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Construction Science, Geography, GIS, or related field degree plan. 
• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of City information, according to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, [5USC § 552A].
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees.
• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting policies, plans, reports, memos, correspondence, and other documents.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Must be able to gather and analyze information skillfully.