Engineering Intern (2 Opportunities)

Milwaukee Succeeds; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha County DPW Engineering seeks two engineering interns for the summer to assist in the design, construction, and operation of the highway system. You will gain broad experience across roadway design, field surveying, traffic analysis, and inspection in a public sector setting.

Current enrollment in a 4-year engineering bachelor’s program or a 2-year engineering technician program is required. Leadership opportunities and team collaboration are emphasized throughout the internship

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a 4-year Engineering Bachelor's Degree program or a 2-year Engineering Technician Associate Degree program.
• Proven oral and written communication skills; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; reliable and dependable.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite; able to maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Engage in Roadway Design and Roadway Plan Production tasks.
• Assist in Design Field Surveying and Staking and topographic/boundary surveys.
• Support Traffic Analysis, Data Collection and reporting activities.
• Assist Construction Inspection and record keeping for projects.
• Support Bridge/Culvert inspections and inventory efforts.
• Contribute to asphalt paving program construction administration and site inspections.
• Collaborate with engineering staff and public stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree (enrolled in 4-year Eng program)

Engineering Technician Associate Degree (completed or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Robotic surveying equipment

Job description

Waukesha County's Department of Public Works - Engineering Division is seeking 2 hard-working Engineering students to aid the Engineering Staff in the design, construction, and operation of Waukesha County's Highway System during the summer months.

Our Internship experience at Waukesha County provides a great opportunity for exposure to many different aspects of Civil Engineering. You will gain broad experience and insight into the profession that will help guide your future educational and professional decision-making.

Waukesha County's intern experience is unique based on our practical approach to using civil engineering knowledge in the public sector environment to provide quality infrastructure and services that meet or exceed the needs of our customers and improve the Waukesha County Experience.

We empower our interns and provide an opportunity to take advantage of responsibility to build experience, confidence, and accountability.

In addition to technical experience and growth, you will be given the opportunity to work in a team environment and exercise leadership through training and guiding student peers. Multi-year interns have expressed appreciation for the leadership opportunities they were given working at Waukesha County.

The 2027 Summer will be exciting and challenging as Waukesha County DPW Engineering looks to deliver multiple highway and bridge construction projects including:

• CTH SS Culvert Liner Project
• CTH F/CTH K Intersection Safety Project
• CTH FT/CTH J Intersection Safety Project
• CTH O, Moorland Road Reconstruction
• Countywide Traffic Signal Controller Replacements
• Countywide Asphalt Paving Program (CTH L, CTH Y, CTH OO, CTH I, CTH DR)
• Countywide Asphalt Route and Seal
• Countywide Reshouldering

Successful candidates will be currently enrolled in a 4-year Engineering Bachelor's Degree program or a 2-year Engineering Technician Associate Degree program.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

The Intern's tasks are diverse, depending on current projects. On any given day you could be working on the following types of activities:

• Roadway Design
• Roadway Plan Production
• Design Field Surveying and Staking
• Topographic and Boundary Surveys
• Appraisal and Construction Staking
• Traffic Analysis and Reports
• Traffic Data Collection
• Construction Inspection and Record Keeping
• Bridge Construction Inspection and Record Keeping
• Asphalt Paving Program Construction Administration and Inspection
• Bridge and Culvert Inspections and Inventory
• Highway and Park System Asset Management Inventory
• Working with the Public and Waukesha County Customers
• Other tasks as assigned by the Engineering Staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current enrollment in a 4-year Engineering Bachelor's Degree program or a 2-year Engineering Technician Associate Degree program , and possess the following:

• Proven oral and written communication skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
• Ability to expand and improve problem solving skills;
• Competent in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.);
• Reliable and dependable;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and other staff.

Preferred:

• Experience with, or knowledge of, design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D and GIS and robotic surveying equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

About Us:

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business‑like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on‑site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW‑Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.