Intern - Civil/Structural/Construction Engineering
The City of San Diego · San Diego, CA · 3 wk ago
HybridEngineering$19.47–$22.75/hrPart-time
Purpose of Internship
Civil/Structural/Construction Engineering Internship
Description of Duties, Responsibilities, and Projects
- Assist project managers and project engineers in the design, delivery, and construction management of new City projects such as Parks, Libraries, Laboratories, Recreation Centers, and other public buildings.
- Learn about and assist with plan checking, scheduling, budgeting, researching, and coordination of construction projects.
Learning Goals
- Learn about the life-cycle of a construction project from planning, design, and construction.
- Learn to use construction industry tools such as Bluebeam, CAD/Revit, Microsoft Suite, and Primavera (P6) Scheduling.
- Practice soft skills such as participating in coordination meetings, public speaking, and formal written communication.
- Practice reading engineering plans and calculations, and visit active construction sites to monitor the progress of construction.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an engineering program such as civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or other closely related field.
- Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or Architectural Experience Program (AXP) is highly desirable.
Requirements
- 15 ½ years of age or older.
- Must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
- Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program.
- Requirements vary and are based on the department and specific internship role.
Pay
- $19.47 to $22.75 per hour.
Schedule
- In Person and hybrid / Flexible hours.
Benefits
- Participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Receive a free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
- Accrue paid sick leave while employed in a paid internship (eligible for use after 90 days of employment).