Transportation & Mobility Intern (Planning & Engineering majors accepted)

City of Dublin; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS enrollment

PSLF eligibility

20% class discount at Franklin Univ.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at Dublin Community Rec. Ctr

Recognition events

Participation in City events

Career mapping and growth

Job summary

City of Dublin offers a Transportation & Mobility Internship for students in Engineering, City/Regional Planning, or related fields to gain professional experience in public service. This part-time/seasonal, in-person role operates in Dublin, Ohio with no remote option.

Interns will perform entry-level work in planning, design, reporting and coordination, including reading drawings, field measurements, and data analysis, while supporting mobility studies and public meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program.
• Actively pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, or a related field from an ABET accredited university.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in-person in Dublin, Ohio (no remote opportunities available).
• Availability to work 10 hours per week during the school year and 30-40 hours per week during summer and winter breaks.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings, reports, studies and other documents.
• Execute field measurements and basic calculations.
• Perform existing condition evaluations in the field.
• Visit construction sites and verify work is in conformance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare and update graphics, reports and other materials for reports or public meetings.
• Perform miscellaneous office tasks, which may include: data analysis, filing, technical research, and gathering of information.
• Scan and file documents and drawings.
• Provide record drawing information, as requested.
• Respond to phone calls, emails and service requests from residents.
• Prepare exhibits and other documents, as requested.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and access construction sites which may have uneven terrain.
• Ability to work around moving traffic, work in active right-of-way, and construction areas.
• Monitor and summarize large datasets, including parking, public transit and mobility statistics, travel speeds and crashes.

Skills

GIS

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Eng/City Planning program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS software

Job description

Are you currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or City/Regional Planning? Do you have an interest in municipal government and learning the ins and outs of working in public service?

The purpose of the Transportation & Mobility Internship is to provide students studying Engineering, City/Regional Planning, or a related field with professional experience in a public sector organization. The intent is to provide part-time employment in the engineering/planning field as a compliment to the student's graduate and/or undergraduate studies.

Scheduling/Availability

• The ideal candidate will be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year and 30-40 hours per week during summer and winter breaks.
• This is a part time/seasonal position that is not eligible for comprehensive coverage such as vacation/sick leave, health, vision or dental insurance.
• This is an in-person internship taking place in Dublin, Ohio with no remote opportunities at this time.

Intern Pay Structure

• Undergraduate Freshman: $17.00/hour
• Undergraduate Sophomore: $17.50/hour
• Undergraduate Junior: $18.00/hour
• Undergraduate Senior: $18.50/hour
• First Year Graduate Student: $19.50/hour
• Second Year Graduate Student: $21.00/hour

Beyond the Paycheck

• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on classes and memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Career mapping and growth opportunities

Interns are expected to perform entry-level work involving planning, design, reporting, and coordination. Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Read and interpret construction drawings, reports, studies and other documents.
• Execute field measurements and basic calculations.
• Perform existing condition evaluations in the field.
• Visit construction sites and verify work is in conformance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare and update graphics, reports and other materials for reports or public meetings.
• Perform miscellaneous office tasks, which may include: data analysis, filing, technical research, and gathering of information.
• Scan and file documents and drawings.
• Provide record drawing information, as requested.
• Respond to phone calls, emails and service requests from residents.
• Prepare exhibits and other documents, as requested.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and access construction sites which may have uneven terrain.
• Ability to work around moving traffic, work in active right-of-way, and construction areas.
• Monitor and summarize large datasets, including parking, public transit and mobility statistics, travel speeds and crashes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program.
• Actively pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, or a related field from an ABET accredited university.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in-person in Dublin, Ohio (no remote opportunities available).
• Availability to work 10 hours per week during the school year and 30-40 hours per week during summer and winter breaks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the following types of software: GIS, MS Office, and AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Prior engineering, development, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, or other related experience (professional, volunteer, student, etc.).
• Prior experience with graphic/rendering software, report writing, customer service, and/or project management.

Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics:

• Ability to apply technical training to assignment.
• Follow instructions, safety procedures, and City policies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Commitment to providing customer service.
• Ability to communicate well both in writing and verbally.
• Attention to detail.
• Team orientation.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions.

Supplemental Information

All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.

THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER