Engineering Intern - Street Preservation Program

Job Description:

Engineering Intern - Street Preservation Program

Description

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Employment Type
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Job Summary

Are you seeking an Engineering related internship to gain hands-on experience in urban infrastructure management while developing technical skills and insights within a municipal engineering context? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our City of Olathe team as an Engineering Intern, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the quality and safety of our city streets. Your work will directly contribute to our Street Preservation Program, ensuring our streets meet community standards and enhance the quality of life for our residents.

This position offers an hourly wage of between $18.50 - $23.50 based on education and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Collection & Analysis:
  
  • Conduct thorough investigations and data gathering efforts.
    
  • Utilize the Pavement Distress Guide to accurately rate both flexible and rigid pavements.
    
  • Accurately record pavement distress using OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management software.
    

• Project Planning Support:
  
  • Support the planning and execution of street maintenance and repair strategies.
    
  • Create project estimates in preparation for future projects.
    
  • Access data and generate maps using ArcGIS Pro.
    

• Learning Opportunities:
  
  • Learn the management and inspection strategies of the Street Preservation Program.
    
  • Become familiar with engineering plans and contracts for construction projects.
    

The work environment would include a mix of indoor and outdoor work, offering diverse daily experiences.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a keen interest in civil engineering and public works.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
  

This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply engineering principles in real-world situations and to contribute meaningfully to the community by ensuring the durability and efficiency of Olathe's street network.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

Typical duties and/or projects may include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the inspection and administration of Street Preservation Program.
• Assist in investigating, gathering data and analyzing information.
• Perform pavement evaluations, including recognizing pavement distresses and rating flexible and rigid pavement according to criteria on pavement distress guide.
• Record pavement distress data utilizing Cartegraph OMS.
• Review engineering plans, maps, and drawings.
• Document results of inspections and assessment in a daily log.
• This position works indoors and outdoors.

The City of Olathe summer internship program will provide the following to students:

• Experience in a working environment.
• Meaningful work assignments.
• Introduction to Public Sector.
• Opportunity to create professional network with experienced civil engineers, leading professionals, and peers.
• Assistance to update resume with statement of skills obtained during the internship.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Experience: Entry level experience in Civil Engineering, Civil Project Management, related fields is required. Additional experience in surveying, engineering construction inspection, and GIS is preferred. Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is preferred.

Education: College student pursuing an engineering degree is required, civil preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

The hours for this position will be 8:00am-5:00pmMonday through Friday. Applicants must have a valid driver's license with a favorable driving record. A background investigation, pre-employment physical and drug screen is required