Intern - Civil Engineering/Engineering Services Division Operations & Maintenance Department



Intern - Civil Engineering/Engineering Services Division Operations & Maintenance Department

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Brooklyn Park, MN

Job Type

Intern

Job Number

2021-00019-JS

Department

Operations & Maintenance

Opening Date

02/10/2021

Closing Date

3/1/2021 11:59 PM Central

Position Summary

Are you a current undergraduate or recent graduate student in good standing working towards a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or GIS within an accredited program?  This experiential internship opportunity can be structured to fit around your busy schedule.

With more than 1,200 acres of undeveloped land, Brooklyn Park is a great City to build your foundational knowledge of civil engineering.    

The Civil Engineering Intern position provides you real work experience with municipal engineering projects and procedures. Interns will assume an administrative and engineering role that involves performing duties and responsibilities commonly assigned to entry level engineering employees. The intern will work on a variety of projects that impact engineering services operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with general office and field duties within the Engineering Services Division.
  • Assist with construction observation, reporting and materials testing.
  • Assist with right of way permit inspection, grading and NPDES permit inspections.
  • Assist with traffic activities such as traffic counts, speed studies, sight distance inspections etc.
  • Interact with other city staff, city residents, contractors and other government agency personnel.
  • Work independently on various assigned projects.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
Current undergraduate or graduate student in good standing working towards a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management within an accredited program

Experience
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software applications and programs, specifically Microsoft Excel

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.  

Licenses and Certifications
Valid unrestricted class D driver's license 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, surveying, general civil engineering design and construction practices
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction
  • Ability to manage time and workload effectively including planning, organizing and prioritizing
  • Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
  • Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectations
  • Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience/knowledge of storm water modeling, NPDES regulations
  • Experience/knowledge of traffic engineering principles
  • Experience/knowledge of Synchro/Simtraffic software
  • Experience with the AutoCAD/Civil 3D
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite software applications and programs, specifically Microsoft Excel
  • Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
  • Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali or Vietnamese language(s)

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 80,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

  Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Resume Required
Please attach your resume to your online application before submitting your application for consideration.

Department/Division
Operations and Maintenance/Engineering

Anticipated Work Schedule 
This is a fifteen (15) week, temporary internship position that will work up to 40 hours per week, subject to a flexible schedule.

Anticipated Start Date  Mid to late May 2021 (Start date flexible subject to to candidate availability)

Anticipated Hiring Wage $16.00 per hour
 

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (30 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:
           
Vacation
  • New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
  • Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
Sick Leave 
  • Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours per month with unlimited accumulation
Holidays
  • 12 paid holidays per year
Health Insurance:
  • Employees may choose between two health plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan
  • The City contributes to the cost of health insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan
Life Insurance
  • The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional voluntary and dependent term life insurance at group rates
Disability Insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance available at group rates
 Retirement
  •  Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions
  • Optional 457 deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
  • Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
Fitness
  • Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
Direct Deposit (mandatory)
  • Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
  • PERA Life
  • Flexible Spending
  • Deferred Comp, if enrolled.   
Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.


 

01
Are you a current undergraduate or graduate student in good standing working towards a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management within an accredited program?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, surveying, general civil engineering design and construction practices?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you possess a valid class D Minnesota driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Which level best describes your experience/ knowledge in the areas of storm water modeling, NPDES regulations?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 12 months
  • 12 months to less than 18 months
  • 18 months to less than 24 months
  • 2 years or more
05
Which level best describes your experience/knowledge in the areas of traffic engineering principles?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 12 months
  • 12 months to less than 18 months
  • 18 months to less than 24 months
  • 24 months or more
06
Which level best describes your experience/knowledge in the areas of Synchro/Simtraffic software?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 12 months
  • 12 months to less than 18 months
  • 18 months to less than 24 months
  • 24 months or more
07
Which level best describes your experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 12 months
  • 12 months to less than 18 months
  • 18 months to less than 24 months
  • 24 months or more
08
Which level best describes your experience working with diverse populations?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 18 months
  • 18 months to less than 2years
  • 2 years or more
09
Which level best describes your proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
10
What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?
  • Current Brooklyn Park Resident
  • Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
  • Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
  • BrookLynk alumni
  • None apply
11
Are you fluent in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Which veteran's preference points, if any, are you claiming?
  • Not claiming veteran's preference
  • Veteran's preference
  • Disabled veteran's preference
  • Spouse of a deceased veteran
  • Spouse of a disabled veteran

Required Question

Agency
City of Brooklyn Park
Address
5200 85th Avenue N

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Phone
763-493-8016