Civil Engineering Co-Op: Field Data & Survey Support

City of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Akron offers sub-professional work in a student work-study program in coordination with college or university co-op programs leading to a degree in engineering, surveying, or architecture. The role provides training and supports professional staff across civil, urban planning, architecture, or landscape architecture projects.

Participants collect, analyze data, conduct research, and assist on construction projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic research methods and techniques.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to think critically and to problem solve.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to operate personal computers.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data.
• Conducts research and provides assistance with assigned projects.
• Performs quantity calculations to measure materials installed on construction projects.
• Assists in quality control of construction work.
• Assists in preparing construction plans and setting up and operating surveying instruments.
• Prepares daily reports of construction activities.
• Drives to work sites, meetings, and conferences.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Research methods

Report writing

Communication

Driving

Computers

Education

Co-op program start in civil/structural/mechanical/chemical/industrial/electrical engineering; construction engineering technology, surveying and mapping technology, landscape architecture, or architecture

Job description

The City of Akron offers sub-professional work in a student work-study program in coordination with college or university co-op programs leading to a degree in engineering, surveying, or architecture. The role provides training and supports professional staff across civil, urban planning, architecture, or landscape architecture projects.

Participants collect, analyze data, conduct research, and assist on construction projects.