Engineer Intern

The DPW-Infrastructure engineering and construction staff provides structural maintenance and inspection services throughout the City of Milwaukee, including the design, project management, inspection, and evaluation of 180 bridge structures, 200 buildings, over 1,400 miles of paved streets, and over 2,400 miles of sewers.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider this opportunity.

The Engineering Intern position is a fixed term role within the City of Milwaukee. Engineering Interns may work during the summer and/or year-round and are eligible to apply for transfer/ promotional opportunities within the City of Milwaukee prior to completion of the internship.

Purpose

Engineering Interns assist engineers, architects, engineering technicians, and public works inspectors with various engineering and construction inspection tasks.

Engineering Interns could be assigned to any of the following sections: Environmental Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Construction, Structural Design, or Architecture.

Essential Functions

• Assist engineers with record keeping, design plans, specifications, and field inspections.
• Assist engineering technicians with field work and record keeping.
• Assist Department of Public Works (DPW) inspectors with project inspections and record keeping.
• Input data to maintain the City of Milwaukee Road Life files.
• Assist in the distribution of notices to property owners around construction sites.
• Assist engineers with the review of televised sewer exams.
• Assist engineers with sewer and stormwater management calculations.
• Assist field technicians with outfall testing, smoke and dye testing, and sanitary flow monitoring.
• Conduct traffic counts and/or complete streets activities.
• Assist with the collection of traffic data, including signing and marking.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds of equipment or materials.

Minimum Requirements

1. Current enrollment as a sophomore or higher in an accredited college or university in pre-civil engineering, construction management, civil engineering, architecture or a closely related program.
2. Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience using ArcGIS, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of methods used in roadway and underground utilities construction.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

• Knowledge of engineering analysis and design methods.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software and the Internet.
• Ability to use measurement tools related to surveying and checking transfer of line and grade, including tape measures, measuring wheels, string lines, and levels.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related documents.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.

Customer Service and Communication

• Written communication skills to produce correspondence and reports.
• Verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one's own.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Ability to follow through on assignments and long-term projects.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and a strong sense of integrity.
• Ability to organize assignments and manage time to complete tasks based on departmental deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated proofreading skills.
• Professional, dependable, flexible, and adaptable.
• Detail and quality-oriented.

Current Salary

The current wage rate (PR 9PN) is $20.54 per hour and the resident incentive wage rate for City of Milwaukee residents is $21.16 per hour.