Student Engineer

The City of San Diego; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking a Student Engineer (Civil) to support engineers in surveying, inspections, traffic safety analysis, and data tasks while pursuing a bachelor's degree.

This part-time position offers exposure to drafting, materials testing, and permit processing, with wage increases noted for MEA represented roles; employment requires maintaining scholastic performance.

Qualifications

• Current and continuing college enrollment in an engineering program toward a Bachelor's Degree.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester/45 quarter units, with at least half in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or engineering courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist surveying and inspecting.
• Contribute to traffic safety analysis.
• Compile and analyze data using a computer.
• Assist in construction materials testing and drafting.
• Assist the public with engineering permit processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree progress towards Engineering

Enrollment in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental engineering

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):

• Junior Engineer – Civil (Student)

Student Engineer positions assist engineering personnel in surveying and inspecting, traffic safety analysis, data compilation, data analysis using a computer, construction materials testing, drafting, and simple engineering design; assist the public with engineering permit processing; and perform other duties as assigned.

Notes

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29
• Although most of the positions are in civil engineering, work assignments may be made on a rotating basis among various engineering specialties.
• The intent of the Student Engineer classification is to encourage individuals to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, while simultaneously obtaining work experience with the City of San Diego's professional engineering work force.
• Student Engineer employees work on a part-time basis determined by the needs of the department and the demands of the student's college schedule.
• As a condition of employment, Student Engineer employees MUST maintain acceptable performance levels, both scholastically and on-the-job.

EDUCATION

Current and continuing college enrollment in a college engineering program (e.g., Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental or a closely related field) leading toward a Bachelor's Degree AND successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units, including general education subjects. At least half of these units MUST be in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or engineering courses.

Notes

• Experience may NOT be used to substitute for lack of the required education.
• Computer Engineering is NOT considered a closely related engineering degree program.
• Continued employment is contingent upon continued progressive college enrollment in classes leading toward a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or a closely related engineering degree program.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.