Intern - Seasonal

Salt Lake City Corporation; Plaza (ID); Presencial; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a seasonal intern to support the Engineering team in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves fieldwork with GPS and robotic instruments, plus office tasks using AutoCAD and ArcGIS to assist with mapping, analysis, and design.

The position is non-benefited and expected to last up to six months, with a 20-hour workweek and duties ranging from data collection to technical reporting. Applicants must be enrolled in college and able to communicate effectively.

Qualificações

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have good organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have good computer skills.

Responsabilidades

• Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources, and appropriateness for use.
• Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
• Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.
• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Complies with city and department policies and procedures.

Conhecimentos

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Formação académica

Enrolled in an accredited college/university

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Title:

Intern - Seasonal

Hourly Range:

$20.00 per hour

Department:

Community and Neighborhoods

Work Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

Application Deadline

Open until filled: We encourage you to apply early. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Job Description:

We are looking for a seasonal intern to support our Salt Lake City Engineering team.

About the Position:

As a Surveying Engineering Intern, you will support a variety of projects aimed at improving Salt Lake City's public infrastructure, including streets, office buildings, bikeways, sidewalks, parks, and other assets within the public right-of-way. This position includes fieldwork involving the application of modern surveying techniques using GPS and robotic instruments, as well as data collection and documentation. You’ll also assist with office tasks involving mapping, analysis, and design using AutoCAD and ArcGIS.

This is a seasonal, non-benefited position, not to exceed 6 months of employment.

About the Team:

The Community and Neighborhoods Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks – all important areas of the City’s growing infrastructure that everyone uses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources, and appropriateness for use.
• Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
• Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.
• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Complies with city and department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, though summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if student is in good standing with the educational institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have good organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have good computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals.
• Potential exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment. Use of a City vehicle may be required for this position and a motor vehicle check may be requested.

Scheduled Hours:

20