What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERN (Plant Operations Division) position at City of Sunrise?
ABOUT OUR CITY
The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on ourThree Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency.We’re committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.
As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities,Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition.Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.
We take pride in being home to theback-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means toLive, Work, and Playin Sunrise.
Looking ahead, the City is exploring anAlternative Work Scheduledesigned to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff withtwo three-day weekends per monththrough an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.
NATURE OF WORK
This classification involves installing, maintaining, and repairing the City’s natural gas distribution system. An employee in this position, depending on assignment, performs regulatory compliance field inspections; responds to emergencies; monitors gas pipeline facilities; installs new lines; locates lines; repairs leaks; maintains cathodic protection on gas lines; installs meter sets; turns on/off gas service; performs valve maintenance; and marks lines and valve street covers. This position also operates heavy equipment, requisitions supplies/parts, and maintains records.
POSITION TYPE
Part time, paid Internship or "for credit" Internship:
- Hours: Up to 26 hours per week
- Paid internship rate is $15 per hour
- Length of assignment: Up to 12 months
- Regulatory formwork and submittals
- Permitting assistance activities
- Engineering plan and field review/observation
- Reporting and documentation
- Spreadsheet maintenance and data entry
- Quote and invoice review
- Assistance with special engineering projects (CAD, shop drawing review, calculations)
- Filing of documents
- Performs duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited Florida college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program in Engineering, Public Administration, Public Relations, Public Safety, Emergency Management or related field.
- PROOF OF EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
- Ability to perform research and prepare pertinent reports.
- Fundamental knowledge of water and wastewater operations is desirable.
- Experience in use of computers and good communication skills are desirable.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and City officials.
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing to individuals as well as groups.
- Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and works efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Intern will gain knowledge and experience relating to the operations of a large water utility including but not limited to: compliance and regulatory requirements, dealing with the public, calculations necessary for operating utility plants, sampling and testing requirements, reporting, budgeting, cost estimating, being part of a team, and producing drawings and specifications.
LOCATION
- 777 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33325
Salary : $31,200