Position Description:
Are you interested in working in the field of civil engineering? Do you want to make a difference in your community while gaining experience working in local government? The City of Walnut Creek’s Engineering Division is seeking a collaborative team oriented Engineering Intern to assist the Engineering Division of the City’s Public Works Department with a variety of projects and tasks. This is a specialized classification for college students or recent graduates planning to enter the public sector. The nature of work is varied and includes assisting with civil engineering work under direct supervision in the design, construction, inspection, and coordination of a variety of public works projects. The majority of the Engineering Intern’s work will be completed in an office environment, with occasional construction/site visits.
Representative Duties:
The candidate may work in several fields of engineering and perform the following duties:
- Assists staff with complex engineering problems.
- Assists in the preparation of plans and specifications for City projects, such as construction of streets, storm drains, and other public works projects.
- Assists with engineering work related to subdivisions, development, site improvement construction, land division, transportation, traffic engineering, and preparation of other plans and applications as well as other related work.