Seasonal Engineering Assistant- Construction Intern

About the role

The Anoka County Transportation division aims to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and reducing traffic congestion. The highway department has an immediate opening for a Seasonal Engineering Assistant - Construction Intern.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Inspector and Construction Surveyor on construction projects and preliminary surveys.
• Collect and record documentation for materials supplied for construction projects.
• Measure removal items and items installed per construction plans.
• Complete preliminary topography for future road construction projects.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent education.
  • At least 17 years of age at time of hire.
  • Currently enrolled in a civil technology, construction management, or civil engineering degree program or related field.
  • A valid driver's license.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:
  • Read and interpret construction plans.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, including unfinished structures, construction sites, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various inspection and surveying equipment depending on assignment.
• Inspection and surveying equipment may include but is not limited to digital camera, tape measure, hammer, chisels, boom truck and other machinery, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, power and hand tools, and personal protective equipment.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.

Selection Process

This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

About Anoka County

Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.