Engineering Intern

JOB

About Maple Grove, MNMaple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 73,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 300 benefit-earning employees, 500 part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community. The Position The City of Maple Grove is seeking a Engineering Intern. In this position, you will assist engineering staff with inspection and management of the City's active construction projects, right-of-way management tasks, including using engineering principles to review and respond to right-of-way permit applications, and assisting city staff with inspections. Additionally, you will be responsible for assisting with construction inspections and surveying, quantity computation and documentation, and recordkeeping. Join our growing and diverse community, and take advantage of this fantastic internship opportunity *This intern position will work up to 40 hours a week, and ideally will be able to work between May 1 - September 15***Posting will be open until filled, with first review of applications in January - apply immediately**

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Coordinates efforts to ensure the City of Maple Grove is an equitable, inclusive, and respectful organization and supports the City's mission, vision, and core values. Demonstrates ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose first language may be one other than English. Perform construction observation and inspection of the City's public improvement projects to ensure construction to regulatory agency standards. Site activities commonly include utility work, grading, concrete and asphalt installation, and site restorationAssist with right-of-way inspections, commonly inspecting utility work, driveways, and retaining wallsUpdate record drawings in AutoCADWork with Engineering staff to improve the permit review and inspection processInteract with other City staff, residents, contractors and other government agency personnelField questions from residents and permitees and assist in providing informationKnowledge of: Fundamental engineering principles and practicesConstruction materials and design conceptsSurveying techniques and toolsAutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other design software project documentation and reporting standardsLocal, state, and federal engineering practices Ability to: Apply engineering principles to City engineering projectsAnalyze and interpret technical data, drawings and specifications Conduct site inspections and fieldworkCommunicate technical information clearly, both verbally and in writingWork effectively in a team environment and collaborate with professionalsInteract with members of the public, contractors, and other city employees in a professional mannerSolve problems using critical thinking and analytical skillsManage time efficiently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environmentAdhere to engineering codes, regulations, and safety standardsAdapt to new technologies in the industryPrepare technical reports, documents, and memorandums Assist in project planning, scheduling, and cost estimation

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

WORKING CONDITIONSEnvironmental Conditions: Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Exposure to adverse weather conditions and/or in the presence of heavy construction equipment may occur on project sites. Employee is subject to noise, but generally free from additional work hazards. Physical Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Regularly read and interpret documents and other written material. Regularly communicate and exchange information with others in person, over the telephone, and using written communication methods. Regularly operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer, and telephone, as well as equipment/tools commonly used by surveyors and engineering technicians.Regularly travel around the City to meetings or events, operating City vehicles as needed.Frequently remain in a stationary position and regularly move within the building to attend meetings and access files and office machinery.Occasionally move through uneven, rough terrains and environments containing mud, water or wet conditions.Occasionally move or transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.