Engineering Intern: Field Oversight, Survey & GIS Drafting

Minnesota City Jobs; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Champlin is seeking an Engineering Intern for a seasonal role within the Engineering Department. You will help oversee municipal and private infrastructure projects, interpreting construction plans to guide field crews and ensuring project compliance.

You will prepare daily inspection reports and project documentation, conduct GPS surveying tasks, and assist with drafting and mapping using AutoCAD and ArcGIS software, while communicating with the public and City staff.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for public and contractor interactions.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Experience or ability to assist with drafting and mapping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction plans and specifications to guide field crews.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and project documentation.
• Assist surveying tasks using GPS equipment and map drafting.
• Support AutoCAD and ArcGIS based drafting and mapping activities.
• Interact with public, contractors, and City staff to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Interpreting plans

Drafting support

Surveying basics with GPS

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

GPS surveying tools

Job description

The City of Champlin is seeking an Engineering Intern for a seasonal role within the Engineering Department. You will help oversee municipal and private infrastructure projects, interpreting construction plans to guide field crews and ensuring project compliance.

You will prepare daily inspection reports and project documentation, conduct GPS surveying tasks, and assist with drafting and mapping using AutoCAD and ArcGIS software, while communicating with the public and City staff.