Development Engineering Intern - Spring 2027

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is offering a semester-long internship in Development Engineering for Spring 2027. The role supports engineers in permit reviews, field inspections, and records management, with mentorship and professional development opportunities.

The schedule is up to 20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 7 am–6 pm, and the internship is at-will and non-exempt. The ideal candidate is an engineering student eager to learn permit review and inspection work within municipal government,

Qualifications

• Engineering, design and construction principles and methods.
• Ability to read, review, understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Complete design reviews of engineering utility and development engineering permits for private developments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, plans and ordinances.
• Process, track, and create records for ongoing and completed design reviews.
• Provide support to Development Engineers, Engineering Right-of-Way Manager, Engineering Technicians, and other staff, as necessary.
• Perform field inspections of engineering and development engineering permits and coordinate inspection-related activities.
• Review building and site plans, engineering reports, electrical diagrams and other inspection-related documents.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of inspections and code compliance activities.
• Document and enter inspection information in computer databases.
• Work on the Development Services team and learn from experienced leaders.

Skills

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering student

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated student to participate in our Gilbert Undergraduate Internship Program as an Engineering Intern! Working alongside our Development Engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to work on different projects within the Development Engineering group. This internship provides hands-on experience working in local government.

Our Values

At Gilbert, we live by four core values that shape how we work and serve our community:

Driven— We pursue excellence and take initiative to deliver results.

Kind — We treat everyone with respect, empathy, and care.

Bold — We embrace innovation, take smart risks, and challenge the status quo.

Humble — We stay grounded, listen to others, and recognize we're always learning.

We're looking for an intern who shares these values and wants to grow alongside a team that lives them daily.

What You'll Experience

• Meaningful Project Work
• Dedicated Mentorship
• Professional Development
• Exposure to Municipal Government

What You'll Do

• Complete design reviews of engineering utility and development engineering permits for private developments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, plans and ordinances.
• Process, track, and create records for ongoing and completed design reviews.
• Provide support to Development Engineers, Engineering Right-of-Way Manager, Engineering Technicians, and other staff, as necessary.
• Perform field inspections of engineering and development engineering permits and coordinate inspection-related activities.
• Review building and site plans, engineering reports, electrical diagrams and other inspection-related documents.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of inspections and code compliance activities.
• Document and enter inspection information in computer databases.
• Work on the Development Services team and learn from experienced leaders.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt. This is a part-time position, working up to 20 hours per week, with a work schedule during the hours of Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 6 pm.

This is a semester-long internship for Spring 2027. The anticipated start date for this internship is Tuesday, January 19th, 2027.

What We're Looking For

Growth Mindset - You're eager to learn, willing to try new things, and see challenges as opportunities to grow.

Openness to Feedback - You welcome coaching and constructive input as tools to help you improve.

Teamwork & Collaboration - You work well with others, communicate openly, and contribute positively to team dynamics.

Reliability & Professionalism - You show up prepared, meet deadlines, and take ownership of your work.

Curiosity - You ask questions, seek to understand, and bring fresh perspectives.

The ideal candidate for this internship is an engineering student interested in learning more about reviewing engineering permits and inspecting related permit work.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED;
• A current student enrolled in an undergraduate program pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field, with an interest Development Services and/or Municipal Government work.

Knowledge Of:

• Engineering, design and construction principles and methods.
• Basic ability to read, review, understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances.

Skills in:

• Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Interpersonal Communication.

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Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.