Engineering Intern

Projects

Definition

• Under the supervision and general direction of the District Engineer, this student engineering position performs a variety of basic technical civil engineering duties such as mapping, data entry, review of residential and commercial developments, and supporting capital projects.
• Responsibilities include assisting the Associate Engineer with project management, plan review, fee calculations, permit issuance, maintaining engineering records, conducting field surveys, site inspections, and data analysis.
• Responsibilities also include assisting the Engineering Technician in GIS and AutoCAD related projects as needed.

Other Related Duties

• Examples of Duties
• Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Performs general GIS/AutoCAD map updates and modifications including the collection of GPS data points.
• Performs supervised plan checks on new development, capital projects, remodels, and tenant improvements for compliance with State laws and Regulations and modern construction techniques.
• Confers with property owners and contractors to explain requirements and to induce compliance to Regulations.
• Maintains electronic and paper records of changes of plans and specifications, manages the data necessary for establishing sewer connection permits and changes and maintains related records.
• Performs basic drafting work, laying out and correcting of maps, plans and diagrams.
• Prepares reports, spreadsheets, databases, graphs, tables, and other supporting project related documentation, records, and notes.
• Affords assistance to District Engineer with the management and successful completion of Capital Improvement projects, Recycled Water projects, Flow Equalization land development and consolidation efforts;
• Affords assistance to homeowners and developers in the administration and calculation of reimbursement agreements and annexation into the main sewer line system.
• Affords assistance with the review of plans and specifications for a variety of engineering related projects and initiatives.
• Affords assistance with creating, maintaining, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for computer operations related to functional areas of operations.
• Provides general and specific information to developers, contractors, design consultants, the public, and staff on specifications, ordinances, and policies.
• Performs varied mathematical computations.
• Ensures safety and health procedures and precautions are adhered to, corrects unsafe work conditions/practices, and/or reports unsafe work conditions/practices to assigned supervisory or managerial staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of:
• Basic civil engineering principles and related terminology.
• Applicable regulations, laws, specifications, engineering principles, codes, policies, and methods of materials and equipment used in surveying, pipeline construction, engineering, inspection, field and office practices.
• Methods of preparing and interpreting maps, charts, graphs, plans, and technical reports.
• Methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports.
• Microsoft Office, GIS, (AutoCAD), and other modern engineering software programs
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
• Recordkeeping and report writing principles and procedures.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry as it applies to computations of angles, areas, distances, traverses and engineering formulas.

• Ability to:
• Perform accurate arithmetical, financial, and statistical computations.
• Learn, understand, interpret and apply laws, specifications, regulations, practices, and policies related to civil engineering.
• Promote and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, contractors, district personnel, public utilities and others.
• Create, read, revise, interpret, understand, and update neat engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, work orders, plans, schematics, or other related supporting documentation, notes, and records.
• Exercise good analytical and organizational skills.
• Successfully utilize Microsoft Office, GIS, (AutoCAD), other modern engineering software programs, and database platforms including Access and SQL server.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Remain current on emerging technologies related to engineering, administration, construction, inspection, and information technology.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work and set priorities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Analyze, evaluate, design, program, install, troubleshoot, and maintain information systems and peripherals.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel to various job sites, projects, and/or meetings.

Experience

• Recent civil engineering graduate or Junior/Senior level university student currently enrolled in an accredited civil engineering undergrad or graduate degree program.
• Relevant Experience with certification will be considered (ie: AutoCAD (2020), GIS, Database Management)

Overtime/On-Call

• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

License and Certificate

• Possession of a valid Class “C” Driver License is required.

Special Requirements

• Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
• Ability to work in a standard office environment and drive to different sites as needed.
• Ability to work in environments with some exposure to noise, the outdoors, and mechanical hazards.

Employer

West Bay Sanitary District

Address

500 Laurel Street
Menlo Park, California, 94025

Phone

650-321-0384

Website

https://westbaysanitary.org/