Municipal Engineering Summer Student - GIS/AutoCAD

Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Niagara-on-the-Lake is seeking a summer engineering student to assist in municipal engineering projects. The role offers full-time hours from May until the end of August. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of civil engineering tools such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD, along with strong communication skills. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a supportive environment, working on various engineering tasks alongside experienced professionals.

Benefits

Gain practical municipal engineering experience

Opportunity for skill development and mentorship

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program such as Construction, Civil Engineering, or GIS.
• Knowledge of relevant software tools including ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveying, data collection, and entry.
• Support contract documentation and administrative duties.
• Provide customer service assistance related to municipal engineering inquiries.
• Work with engineering staff on various projects.

Skills

Knowledge of ArcGIS

Knowledge of ESRI

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Excellent computer skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Demonstrated time management skills

High level of integrity

Strong work ethic

Education

Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Construction, Civil Engineering, GIS, or a related field

Tools

Surveying equipment

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

A municipal government organization in Niagara-on-the-Lake is seeking a summer engineering student to assist in municipal engineering projects. The role offers full-time hours from May until the end of August. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of civil engineering tools such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD, along with strong communication skills. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a supportive environment, working on various engineering tasks alongside experienced professionals.