Engineering Project AssistantInternship
Engineering Project AssistantInternship
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Job Description
Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Perform utility right of way and property research using existing city records.
- Aid Engineering staff with field data collection such as land surveying and inspection of construction projects.
- Compile and input data obtained from field inspections into computer system.
- Review televised sewer and drain inspection videos reports and recommendations.
- Provide technical assistance with office calculations.
- Prepare communications materials including Power Point presentations for internal and public facing meetings.
- Perform field inspection of roadway and sidewalk surfaces subsurface utilities and outfalls.
- Generate engineering reports for use by Engineering staff and regulatory agencies.
- Distribute notices related to upcoming construction projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in personal computer operation and experience in working with Windows programs such as Excel Power Point and Word. High motivation. Interest in teamwork.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good writing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimum supervision.
EDUCATION DESIRED
Undergraduate coursework in civil and/or environmental engineering surveying or related fields.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Moderate physical activity including bending squatting stretching pushing dragging reaching and pulling. Exposure to all weather conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Professional office and field work.
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week. 10week assignment.
FLSA:NonExempt
Union: Non Union
Salary:$21.00 per hour nonbenefits eligible
Date Posted: March 17th 2025
The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion age national origin disability or any other protected category. Women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services written materials in alternative formats and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART ASL) written materials in alternative formats or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs activities and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy atx 2059 or
PreEmployment Requirements for All Employees:
- MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
- Completion of ConflictofInterest Law Education training for municipal employees
Overview of Total Rewards:
- 4 weeks annual vacation for nonunion positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note police officers are members of the SPEA union.
- Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) 80 of premium costs paid by City
- Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
- Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- Long term disability through Sun Life
- Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
- Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
- Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
- Free confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
- Annual cancer screening & wellness release
- Somerville Retirement Pension System
- Tuition reimbursement
- MBTA pass program
- FREE Blue Bikes membership
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Benefits listed are for benefitseligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Intern
