Engineering Intern

The DPW-Infrastructure engineering and construction staffprovides structural maintenance and inspection services throughout the City ofMilwaukee including the design project management inspection and evaluationof 180 bridge structures 200 buildings over 1400 miles of paved streets andover 2400 miles of sewers.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcethat is committed to providing exemplary service to the Citys residents. Ifyou have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servantsplease consider this opportunity.

The Engineering Intern position is a fixed term role withinthe City of Milwaukee. Engineering Interns may work during the summer and/oryear-round and are eligible to apply for transfer/ promotional opportunitieswithin the City of Milwaukee prior to completion of the internship.

Engineering Interns assist engineers architectsengineering technicians and public works inspectorswith variousengineering and construction inspection tasks.

Engineering Interns could be assigned to any of thefollowing sections: Environmental Engineering Traffic EngineeringConstruction Structural Design or Architecture.

• Assist engineers with record keeping design plans specifications and field inspections.
• Assist engineering technicians with field work and record keeping.
• Assist Department of Public Works (DPW) inspectors with project inspections and record keeping.
• Input data to maintain the City of Milwaukee Road Life files.
• Assist in the distribution of notices to property owners around construction sites.
• Assist engineers with the review of televised sewer exams.
• Assist engineers with sewer and stormwater management calculations.
• Assist field technicians with outfall testing smoke and dye testing and sanitary flow monitoring.
• Conduct traffic counts and/or complete streets activities.
• Assist with the collection of traffic data including signing and marking.

• Must be able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds of equipment or materials.

1. Current enrollment as a sophomore or higher in an accredited college or university in pre-civil engineering construction management civil engineering architecture or a closely related program.
2. Valid drivers license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.

• Experience using ArcGIS MicroStation and Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of methods used in roadway and underground utilities construction.

Technical

• Knowledge of engineering analysis and design methods.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software and the Internet.
• Ability to use measurement tools related to surveying and checking transfer of line and grade including tape measures measuring wheels string lines and levels.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related documents.
• Analytical problem-solving and data interpretation skills.

The current wage rate (PR 9PN) is$20.54per hourand the resident incentive wage rate for City of Milwaukee residents is$21.16perhour.

THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education experienceand/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test astructured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE-The selection process willbe held as soon as practical after the application deadline listed of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date withoutprior notice. However recruitment may continue until the needs of the Cityhave been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date time andplace of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by lawthe City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates ortimes. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the jobselection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting you would like assistance completing an application please contact the Department of Employee Relations call 414.286.3751
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall 200 E Wells St Room 706 Milwaukee WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity andis an equal opportunity employer.