About the Department

CLASS TITLES
Engineering Intern I ($17-$19/hr)
Engineering Intern II ($20-$22/hr)
Engineering Intern III ($23-25/hr)

Under general or direct supervision performs a variety of technical and sub-professional engineering duties and performs related work as required.  Work is performed in an office environment and on-site in the field.

Position Duties

Representative Duties
The representative duties performed on a frequent and recurring basis by an incumbent in this series include the following:

• Collects, compiles, analyzes and evaluates statistical data and conducts field studies, research and surveys.
• Prepares basic reports and assists in the preparation of comprehensive reports.
• Performs arithmetic and trigonometric calculations.
• Prepares informational material for special or regular reports.
• Operates a personal computer and uses applicable software.
• Prepares charts, graphs and exhibits and updates maps.
• Performs minor drafting tasks.
• Assists the public with inquiries related to the area assigned.
• Inputs data and maintains records and files.
• Responds to routine telephone or public counter inquiries from a variety of individuals.
• Uses basic hand tools to include a hammer and screwdriver to post notices, depending on the area assigned.
• Drives a vehicle on City business.
• Performs other projects/tasks as assigned.
• Lifts and moves boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 
Engineering Intern is a multi-incumbent, non-regular class series used for training purposes in the field of public engineering.  An Engineering Intern I has little or no experience and works under direct supervision.  An incumbent at the Intern II level will have some knowledge and/or experience in engineering have wider responsibilities and will be assigned more difficult duties, more complex projects and a wider variety of tasks than an Intern I.  An incumbent at the Intern III level will be experienced in higher-level engineering duties and will be assigned more difficult and complex projects than an Intern II.

An Engineering Intern has the majority of their contact with staff in the department assigned.  Contact with staff in other City departments and with the public will occur during the course of some work assignments. 

Engineering Intern I:  Two years of college and continuing progress towards a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.  No experience.  

Engineering Intern II:  Two years of college and continuing progress towards a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.  Experience of six months of responsible engineering duties.

Engineering Intern III:  A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and continuing progress towards a Master's Degree in a related field.  Experience of one year of responsible engineering duties. 

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of basic engineering procedures.  Basic draft techniques or basic engineering/arithmetic/statistical mathematics, depending upon department assigned.  Effective methods of making oral and written reports. English usage and spelling; Techniques of research and analysis.
 
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  Conduct basic research and analysis.  Establish and maintain an effective relationship with those contacted in the course of work. Operate a personal computer and use applicable software. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.  Meet the public with courtesy and tact.
 
License
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License.
 
Special Conditions
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs.