Civil Engineer Temporary Intern - Summer

Job Summary

This position assists the Civil Engineer in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology by performing routine and complex engineering technician related work for environmental, water, sewer, street, and other public works projects and programs and computer aided drafting and design. Work is performed under the direction of an Engineer and the Director of Public Works in accordance with policies and procedures as defined by the County Council and requires independent judgment, discretion, and tact in the resolution of sensitive and controversial issues. Work is reviewed for operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the preparation of bid packages, project planning, and monitoring of job costs.
• Performs traffic counts, traffic studies, accident analysis, sign location studies, and other traffic studies as required.
• Assists in the preparation of as-built records of projects and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance programs.
• Maintains a daily log of all project activities and prepares project status reports.
• Performs computer aided drafting of an engineer’s design.
• Reviews project specifications and confers with Deputy Director concerning assistance required, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports.
• Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results. Drafts and calculates field notes to document quantities, alignment, grade, and locations according to project plans or to document monthly and final progress estimates.
• Surveys project sites to obtain and analyze topographical details of sites.
• Researches records, maps, and other data to obtain such typical engineering data as location of sewer stubs, water mains, hydrants, etc. and zoning district designations or special property assessments.
• Performs additional duties with the required abilities and under the indicated working conditions and environment as may properly be required of a position in this job class.