Engineering Intern

Summary of Job

The Summer Intern applies civil engineering practices and principles in the design and inspection of projects, works with other Village departments, regulatory agencies and the public. Specifically, this position assists the Village Engineering Department with engineering-related services associated with private development and Village construction projects including but not limited to, administering permits, compliance with regulatory agency requirements, design and inspection of public works projects, mapping and recordkeeping, and all other engineering-related services as directed by the Village Engineer. This position typically begins the first Tuesday immediately following Memorial Day weekend, and ends the last Friday immediately before Labor Day, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Village Engineer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the Village Engineer and Engineering Technician with field surveys and preparation of base maps for existing and proposed DPW projects.
• Completes miscellaneous office work scanning and organizing legacy files.
• Updates GIS with record drawings for water utility, sanitary sewer utility and storm water management facilities including ponds.
• Performs surveying construction layout of DPW Projects and assists with assigned design elements of DPW projects;
• Inspects and closes out permits issued by the Engineering Department
• Affords assistance with the issuance and oversight of Village permits, including inspection of completed projects when needed; coordinates with property owners, utility companies and contractors to track permit status
• Affords assistance with the preparation of the annual mileage map and report based on GIS.
• Coordinates street and utility work with private utilities, the WI Department of Natural Resources and Village staff and residents.
• Inspects public works construction projects to ensure work is completed according to the specifications and plans. Coordinates work with contractors, maintains contact with residents, coordinates testing, field measures the completed work, reviews and recommends change orders. May be required to work late and or after hours.
• Receives and attempts to resolve complaints and problems from residents related to Village projects,
• Affords assistance with inspection of DPW projects
• Affords assistance with driveway permits & inspection.
• Provides assistance with WDNR storm water permit illicit discharge detection & elimination, education & outreach, annual reports, and watershed-based permit development;
• Supports engineering staff with completion of biennial PASER reports; utility and work in right-of-way permits & inspection;
• Affords assistance with sanitary & water system maps;
• Affords assistance with development plan reviews;
• Maintains time reports;
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience - Currently enrolled in an accredited university or technical college civil engineering or related programs including surveying, CADD design and mapping or civil design.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or ability to obtain one required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software including Word, Powerpoint and Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Language Skills - Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with others through both verbal and written communication methods
• Ability to establish good working relationships with all levels of staff and citizenry, and provide facilitation skills in sensitive, emotional, or hostile situations.
• Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, and present data in clear and concise reports and make recommendations.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, and spatial relationships. Ability to interpret descriptive statistical reports.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations, to organize work and set priorities, managing time and resources to meet deadlines and changing demands within the entire operation of administrative services, perform duties with a minimum of supervision.
• Understanding of GIS technologies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work in an office environment for 3-5 hours per day sitting, and 3-5 hours per day is spent in the field on construction sites standing for an extended period of time, and/or working near live traffic. Surveying at sites requires a great deal of walking and the ability to carry equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as repetitive computer keyboard use, irate individuals and intimidation may cause discomfort and poses limited risk of injury. Must have ability to spend part of each day in the field where work is dusty, noisy, and hazardous, alongside heavy equipment and/or live traffic. Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• The hours of this position are generally Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, but this position may require some evening and weekend inspection work. About half of the work activities are performed in an office setting (3-5 hours/day), typically at a computer. The other half is spent outdoors at construction sites, occasionally performing mapping operations within road right of ways.
• The office work environment has a low noise level, while the field work often includes loud noises, dust, chemicals and machinery. This position requires the ability to multi-task.
• Closed toe boots will be required on all job sites.

ADA & EEO Statement

The Village of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Village’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer

Village of Germantown
N112W17001 Mequon Rd
Germantown, Wisconsin, 53022
(262) 250-4750
http://www.germantownwi.gov