Internship - Engineering

Position Description

Engineering Internship Program

Active Transportation, Electric & Power Delivery Engineering, Civil & Water Engineering, and Public Works.

This application is for internships specializing in one of the above areas of interest. Check out other internship opportunities on our Employment page !

Hear from past interns - Check out this video !

HOURS AND COMPENSATION:

The internship will be a minimum 20 hours and up to 40 hours per week, from approximately June-August. This position will be onsite and depending on internship selected for, some nights and weekends may be required . The pay rate is $20.23-$22.59 per hour.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of The Flock internship is to inspire interns to see themselves as future leaders in local government by providing meaningful and hands-on experiences that highlight the impact and purpose of public service.

Duties And Responsibilities

Active Transportation (focus on Project Management and Civil Engineering):

• Support projects aimed at improving pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connectivity in the City of Rochester.
• Assist in conducting research on best practices, gathering and analyzing data, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance accessibility and mobility.
• Contribute to mapping efforts, outreach activities, and reporting preparation for the planning and implementation of wayfinding strategies.
• Shadow and oversee the urban innovation in downtown Rochester in partnership with Destination Medical Center.
  
  

Water:

• Assist with planning for and ensuring safe drinking water for the community via reviewing and designing water facilities.
• Perform lead service record analysis.
• Tour water and electric facilities, and shadow employees in the field.
• Assist with various projects at RPU.
  
  

Electric & Power Delivery

• Assist a diverse work group of electrical and civil engineers with the design, testing, and as-built process for Rochester Electrical and Water Utility Systems.
• Assist with technical work of the Power Delivery division at RPU, including asset mapping, maintaining maintenance programs, and data analysis.
• Specific projects will be based on needs and candidates area of interest. Examples could include: developing mobile data collection applications, field inspections and testing, use of GIS mapping systems.
  
  

Public Works:

• Interns will be selected to a project team for various Engineering Capital Improvement Plan initiatives, such as stormwater replacement, sidewalk improvement project, and street reconstruction projects.
• Supports field operations across various construction projects, including assisting construction and material inspectors, and surveyors.
• Assist in inspecting City sidewalks, trails, and Flood Control Management program.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 18 years of age or older
• Pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, GIS, math, science, or a closely related field.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the City of Rochester, MN.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals from a variety of racial, geographic, and financial backgrounds.
• Proficiency in another language (Bilingual or Multilingual).
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Enthusiasm for working outside, positive attitude, self-starter
• Willingness to learn new skills and cultural competencies
  
  

Additional Information

Internship Goals:

Inclusion, Connection & Engagement

• Provide an opportunity for all people to see themselves in local government.
• Foster an inclusive environment where all interns feel valued and empowered to contribute.
• Develop relationships with City leaders to increase network.
• Showcase the benefits and various opportunities of working in local government.
  
  

Learning & Development

• Create an experience that focuses on developing the next generation of talent.
• Offer learning and development opportunities focused on workplace readiness.
• Mentor the next generation of workers; develop communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Provide real world insight and career exploration.
• Encourage feedback and growth to ensure success.
  
  

Meaningful Work & Impact

• Assign work and projects that address community needs and City goals, which allows us to provide more services to the community and meet project goals.
• Align intern projects with community needs and City goals to empower interns to make a tangible impact while discovering their strengths.
• Expose interns to various local government departments, especially those with fewer career pathway options.
• Match interns with the work that they will be best at and select what work that aligns with their career goals.
  
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together