Engineer Intern

General Description

The purpose of this job is to assist in providing safe, efficient and sustainable roadways, transportation amenities and stormwater facilities throughout Leon County that enhance its livability, environment and economic vitality.

About the Role

Reviews site development plans for conformity to accepted design standards, applicable codes, ordinances, county policies and other applicable standards.

Provides support and professional services to the public for enhancing our community's quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Reviews site development plans for conformity to accepted design standards, applicable codes, ordinances, county policies and other applicable standards.
• Prepares memorandums summarizing development review findings.
• Answers questions related to review comments and development standards from developers, their agents, the public, and other review entities.
• Attends meetings as needed to ensure County interests are conveyed.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned to support the Division.
• Performs field inspections of construction projects to determine compliance with plan specifications and applicable laws.
• Performs site visits to investigate citizen complaints and conduct any necessary follow-up activities such as problem analysis and resolution recommendations.
• Represents the County on local technical committees, provides technical assistance to other County divisions and officials on engineering matters, and performs related duties as required.
• Acts as a service advisor.
• Aids the public with questions pertinent to the Environmental Management Act.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (ABET accredited) in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Two to four years of experience is preferred.
• A valid Florida Driver’s license and a favorable driving record.
• An Engineer Intern Certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices including drainage, grading, roadway, traffic, structural, and environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of stormwater design, hydrology, hydraulics, geometric design, surveying, soil mechanics, and flood routing.
• Use of stormwater programs for design and interpretation.
• Knowledge of current engineering practices and theories applied to the design and construction of roadway and stormwater facilities.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, ordinances, specifications, and regulations relating to drainage, roadway, and environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of Engineering rules and requirements by the regulating agency.
• Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, County officials, other engineers, and the general public.
• Ability and skills in using computers, engineering instruments, and equipment.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor while dealing with hostile or angry individuals.

Skills

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices including drainage, grading, roadway, traffic, structural, and environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of stormwater design, hydrology, hydraulics, geometric design, surveying, soil mechanics, and flood routing.
• Use of stormwater programs for design and interpretation.
• Knowledge of current engineering practices and theories applied to the design and construction of roadway and stormwater facilities.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, ordinances, specifications, and regulations relating to drainage, roadway, and environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of Engineering rules and requirements by the regulating agency.
• Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, County officials, other engineers, and the general public.
• Ability and skills in using computers, engineering instruments, and equipment.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor while dealing with hostile or angry individuals.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial State of Florida
• State Retirement Plan-Employer & Employee Contributions
• Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings for Retirement
• Retirement Savings Match-for-employees earning less than $50,000
• Annual Leave Accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual
• 3 Personal Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loans at Work Program

Pay

Position is Exempt. An employee assigned to this position performs engineering work that is checked and signed off by a Licensed Professional Engineer. The employee provides engineering design support, applying fundamental knowledge of Engineering, has a degree in Engineering, and has an Engineer Intern (EI) designation, which is one step along the path towards Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure.

Schedule

Not specified.