Engineering Aide II (Summer Intern)

City of Wichita; United States; On-site; USD 11,902,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wichita is seeking a Summer Intern as Engineering Aide 2 in PWU Engineering. This full-time internship offers hands-on experience in public works, utilities, and civil projects, working with licensed Professional Engineers on traffic safety investigations, bridge repair analysis, pavement planning, and water main design updates using AutoCAD.

This program lets students apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, build professional skills, and contribute to Wichita neighborhoods.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Engineering, Construction Science, or Construction Management.
• GPA 2.0 or higher.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Performs intern-level work assigned by the department.
• Conduct on-site traffic investigations and safety assessments; translate findings into work directives.
• Assist in bridge inspection analysis and planning of repairs under Professional Engineer oversight.
• Update plan details and designs for water main projects using AutoCAD.
• Support Pavement Preservation projects with data collection and project prep.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Computer literacy

AutoCAD experience

Education

Undergraduate Engineering or related program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Posting number: Eng Aide 2 Summer Intern

Department: Public Works and Utilities

Division: PWU Engineering

Job classification: Engineering Aide II (Summer Intern)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Public Works

Summary

Join the City of Wichita this summer as an
Engineering Aide 2 (Intern) and play an active role in shaping the city’s infrastructure. This limited full-time summer position offers hands-on experience in public works, utilities, and civil engineering projects while working directly with licensed Professional Engineers. Interns contribute to meaningful projects such as traffic safety investigations, bridge repair analysis, pavement preservation planning, and water main design updates using AutoCAD. This role provides an excellent opportunity for students to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting, build professional skills, and make a direct impact on Wichita’s neighborhoods. Work is structured to align with the intern’s academic background and reviewed by a Professional Engineer, ensuring both valuable experience and professional growth.

THIS IS A LIMITED FULL-TIME SUMMER INTERN POSITION

(NO BENEFITS)

The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation

Posting may close at any time

Examples of duties

• Performs intern-level work assigned by the department.
• Conduct on-site traffic investigations of traffic sight distances and safety concerns. Investigations will lead to work directives for traffic sign installations, clearing site obstructions, pavement markings and signal modifications.
• Perform analysis of bridge inspections, initiating small projects for bridge repairs with review and approval of work to be performed by a Professional Engineer.
• AutoCAD work may include updating plan details and design of neighborhood water main replacements
• Plan, estimate, and prepare projects under the $12 million annual Pavement Preservation program. Final project review and approval to be performed by a Professional Engineer
• Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Level of knowledge appropriate to the work being assigned.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
• Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as 20 characters per inch
• Ability to research, analyze, summarize and report findings
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, construction and windy conditions
• Ability to cover uneven terrain, go up and down stairs, and otherwise maneuver around construction sites
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and/or the public
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements for the specific internship assignment
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Supplemental information

Required Experience and Training

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or program in Engineering, Construction Science or Construction Management.
• A current cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Six (6) months of experience preparing written reports and presenting information verbally in a classroom, work, or internship setting.
• Candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Candidate currently enrolled in an undergraduate or program in Civil Engineering.
• One (1) semester of experience with AutoCAD.
• Sophomore or higher academic standing during the 2027 summer term.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.