Surveying Engineering Intern - Seasonal

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Job Description:

About the Position:

As a Surveying Engineering Intern, you will support a variety of projects aimed at improving Salt Lake City's public infrastructure, including streets, office buildings, bikeways, sidewalks, parks, and other assets within the public right-of-way. This position includes fieldwork involving the application of modern surveying techniques using GPS and robotic instruments, as well as data collection and documentation. You’ll also assist with office tasks involving mapping, analysis, and design using AutoCAD and ArcGIS.

This is a seasonal, non-benefited position, not to exceed 6 months of employment.

About the Team:

The Community and Neighborhoods Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks – all important areas of the City’s growing infrastructure that everyone uses.

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until it is filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.

• Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.

• Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.

• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.

• Other tasks as assigned will be for data research regarding plat and legal description analysis.  Per project, applicable field work and field to office automation.

• Complies with city and department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, though summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if student is in good standing with the educational institution.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Must have good organizational and analytical skills.

• Must have good computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of weights up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Moderate field time. Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment. 

Position Type:

Seasonal

Department:

Community and Neighborhoods

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