Intern - Public Works Engineering

City of Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chico offers a paid internship in Public Works Engineering for engineering students. The role provides hands-on experience with GIS, data collection, and mapping, in a supervised environment alongside engineering professionals.

Interns may be paid or unpaid and funding extends through June 30, 2027. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with knowledge of GIS platforms, data management, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. college and be at least 18.
• Internships may be paid or unpaid and last up to one year.
• Availability: at least 10 hours per week; ideal 30 hours per week.
• Knowledge of basic engineering and GIS principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist GIS data collection, mapping, and project support tasks.
• Enter, update, and retrieve GIS and project data with accuracy.
• Maintain filing, recordkeeping, and data tracking for projects.
• Provide customer service to the public, contractors, and staff.

Skills

GIS principles

Data entry

Recordkeeping

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled university student (undergraduate)

Tools

GIS software

Department databases

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a paid internship for Engineering students. This will give students the opportunity to work alongside Engineering professionals and get a real-world view of what a career in public sector engineering looks like.

This recruitment is to fill two positions in the Public Works Engineering Department. The ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and have a working knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.

This position is for current students only. Funding is available through June 30, 2027.

Internships should typically last no longer than one year and will generally coincide with a school semester. Students should be available for at least 10 hours of work per week. We are seeking students who can work 30 hours a week, ideally 6 hours a day, but schedule will be set around school schedule.

Pursuant to AP&P 13-50, the City of Chico is committed to partnering with the community to provide personal-enrichment and professional growth opportunities through volunteer and internship opportunities throughout the City.

Interns are classified as: A student who works alongside others in a trade or occupation to gain practical work experience in a supervised environment. Internships can be paid or unpaid, and are for students looking for real-word experience within a government setting without guarantee of a job at the end of the internship or at graduation. Individuals must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college and be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge of

• Basic engineering and GIS principles, including data collection, mapping, and spatial analysis.
• Research techniques, methods, and procedures, including the use of GIS platforms, department databases, and mapping systems.
• Recordkeeping, file management, and data documentation practices related to engineering and GIS projects.
• Applicable record retention and data management policies and procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service when interacting with the public, contractors, vendors, and City staff.

Ability to

• Manage and prioritize multiple assignments, including fieldwork, data entry, and project support tasks.
• Accurately enter, update, and retrieve GIS and project data with attention to detail.
• Establish and maintain organized filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems for project data and field information.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions related to engineering and GIS assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, and sound judgment within established guidelines while working independently or as part of a team.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments in a dynamic project environment.
• Effectively use GIS software, computer systems, and modern office and field equipment relevant to assigned work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate grammar and technical terminology.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with supervisors, team members, and external stakeholders.

Degree, Licenses, Certifications and/or Equivalencies

Candidates must include copies of items listed as a minimum qualification; failure to provide required certificates by the close of the recruitment will result in candidate disqualification. If this position requires a typing certificate: typing certificates must have been issued within one year and the net speed must match the minimum requirement listed in the job description. For standardization, net speed will be calculated by subtracting the number of errors from the gross WPM. Internet generated typing certifications are not accepted. Equivalency for experience and/or education listed within a job description may be established pursuant to the City-wide Classification Plan and through coordination with Human Resources. Candidates seeking an equivalency must contact Human Resources, at [phone], for instructions on submitting an equivalency request. Being minimally qualified for a position does not guarantee a candidate progression through the full recruitment process.

Travel and Recruitment Related Expenses

The City of Chico does not reimburse applicants for any travel or expenses in connection with applying for employment, unless authorized by the City Manager.