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Student Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 28 - 28
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About US:
Tryfacta is a leading nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare IT Business Support and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems.
Founded in March 1996 we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!
Tryfacta is a leading nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare IT Business Support and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems.
Founded in March 1996 we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!
Job Title
Temporary Student Intern with a Work with a large mission-driven public agency that supports essential water environmental and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan region
Location
San Jose CA (Onsite)
Assignment Details
Duration: 960 Hours in a fiscal year
Work Schedule: Part Time: 20hr/week
Start Date: to be discussed
Pay Rate: $28.27
Work Schedule: Part Time: 20hr/week
Start Date: to be discussed
Pay Rate: $28.27
Role Overview
The Civil Engineering Intern will support the Community Projects Review Unit within Watershed Stewardship & Planning by gaining practical experience in civil engineering permit processing utility research GIS mapping property records review and customer service-related engineering activities. The role provides exposure to engineering documentation land rights research and infrastructure protection processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Review permit applications for completeness and track application status.
- Research utility records and review construction plans.
- Prepare permits written correspondence permit exhibits maps and supporting documentation.
- Research property ownership easements and right-of-way information using GIS maps County Assessor records and engineering documents.
- Respond to Underground Service Alert (USA) tickets by analyzing GIS maps records and Valley Water facilities information to identify potential impacts to infrastructure.
- Assist with annual updates of land rights information on County Assessor map books.
- Maintain permit and project records within organizational databases.
- Support customer inquiry resolution related to permit processing.
Required Experience
Required:
- Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles and terminology.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings maps and construction plans.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong research analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred:
- Exposure to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Understanding of surveying concepts.
- Knowledge of utilities and right-of-way processes.
- Familiarity with permit administration or engineering records management.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Civil engineering fundamentals.
- Interpretation of engineering drawings maps and construction plans.
- GIS map research and analysis (preferred).
- Property ownership easement and right-of-way research.
- Permit application review and documentation.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook).
- Adobe Acrobat.
- Database and records management.
Soft Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Research and analytical thinking.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to learn policies procedures and engineering standards.
Education / Certifications
Required:
- Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Must be in Sophomore year or higher.
- Coursework must be relevant to the assigned engineering duties.
Preferred
- Coursework related to GIS surveying utilities transportation land development or construction engineering.
Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age
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