Intern II - Utilities

About the role

The Intern II supports the Utilities and Engineering Division by assisting with data management, asset inventory, field data collection, and basic engineering-related project tasks. Work includes updating utility system records, supporting GIS and asset management workflows, assisting with condition assessments for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, and preparing reports and documentation. This is a safety sensitive position.

Organizational context

The position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which ensures the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water, wastewater, and stormwater services and maintaining critical utility infrastructure. The department focuses on customer service, innovation, effective use of resources, safety, engineering excellence, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assists with data collection, entry, and maintenance for water, wastewater, and stormwater utility systems
• Helps prepare reports, maps, spreadsheets, and documentation for utility and engineering projects
• Assists with condition assessments for utility assets, including manholes, valves, hydrants, and collection system components
• Accompanies field staff to gather measurements, verify asset locations, and collect field data using GPS or mobile tools
• Supports workflow improvements by organizing records, updating asset management systems, and tracking work activities
• Assists engineering staff with project research, drafting, plan review, data organization, and other technical tasks as assigned
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a two-year or four-year college program
• Enrollment in a related field such as civil engineering, environmental science, geography/GIS, water/wastewater technology, data analytics, or a closely related discipline
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Preferred qualifications

• Coursework or experience related to engineering, utilities, water/wastewater systems, GIS, or asset management
• Experience with data entry, mapping, mobile data collection, or records management
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, GPS field tools, or asset management software
• Previous experience working in a municipal, utility, engineering, or field-based environment

Physical requirements

• Occasionally sit while driving to work assignments and performing office tasks; frequently stand and constantly walk on uneven terrain in all weather conditions to safely complete assigned tasks
• Occasional squatting, twisting, climbing, and balancing to inspect assigned areas
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching below shoulder to perform open space maintenance
• Frequent light/firm grasp to properly use tools and equipment; occasional fine manipulation use to perform office duties; constant handling to safely use machinery and light duty equipment
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Occasional stepping up and/or down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate light duty equipment and vehicles
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds from ground to waist to move material and supplies; constant carrying of up to 25 pounds at waist level to use weed clearing equipment; occasional carrying of up to 50 pounds

Working conditions

Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with constant exposure to extreme temperatures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and high-speed rotating equipment; work is performed in high and precarious places with exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes, and/or airborne particles.

Required materials and equipment

Operates light equipment such as hand and power tools, gas detectors, air compressors, air blowers, tripods, vacuums, mops, floor machines, brooms, and cleaning materials and agents. Depending on the project, may also utilize small tools such as hammers, shovels, saws, measuring tape, levels, drills, and power tools to complete assigned responsibilities.

Pre-employment requirements

• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen