https://careers.asce.org Latest ASCE Career Connections Jobs Sun, 06 Jun 2021 06:26:38 Z https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14896143/public-works-engineering-internship-multiple-areas-openings https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14896143/public-works-engineering-internship-multiple-areas-openings Anaheim, California, The  City of Anaheim  is seeking talented  Civil Engineering Interns  for the  Public Works Department . This year-round internship is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful Public Works engineering work experience.  Candidates must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate (Masters or PhD) level courses in an accredited college or university with major course work in the area of civil engineering, traffic engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or related degree. Engineering Internship assignments are available in the Construction Services, Engineering Design Services,  Subdivision/Development Services, Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning Services, , and Traffic Management Center.   For more information about the various Public Works divisions, click on:   http://anaheim.net/229/Public-Works Engineering Internships Construction Services manages contracts for the City’s capital construction projects to ensure compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications. Construction Services also performs surveys and inspection for all City capital improvement projects. The ideal college majors include Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.     Design Services is responsible for the overall planning and development of the City's arterial highways and the master planning and design of all arterial street, storm drain, and sewer improvements plans. The ideal college majors include Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering.  Subdivisions/Development Services provides development-related services for private sector development and development by other public agencies or public utilities. The ideal college majors include Civil Engineering or Construction Management.  Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning performs professional and technical level engineering work including plan review, development review, contract administration, and field surveys. The ideal college majors include Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Traffic Engineering.  Traffic Management Center operates and maintains traffic signals, signal timing and phasing, changeable message signs, closed-circuit television cameras, traffic fiber optic network and other intelligent traffic system devices for commuter traffic, construction activities and special events. The ideal college majors include Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.    Essential Functions   The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Perform a variety of entry-level administrative staff duties related to areas such as administrative regulations, policies, processes, procedures, systems, methods, reports, surveys, and forms, while learning the fundamental mission, structure, and operations associated with the assigned department. Assist with traffic engineering studies such as field surveys, counts and delay studies. Assist with signal timing and phasing, signal coordination plans and operate and maintain communications with field devices. Participate in analytic studies by conducting routine research, identifying samples, and assembling and compiling data in well-defined areas related to systems, methods, reports, surveys, and forms. Apply basic statistical and management analysis techniques or, with detailed instructions, advanced statistical and management techniques in analyzing data. Assist in writing instructions, procedures, guides, and manuals to describe and improve administrative, technological, and operational methods and systems. Research problems, discrepancies, and respond to routine inquiries related to the business, technological, and operational activities of the assigned department. Effectively utilizes the capabilities and functions of standard office software applications such as data management, spreadsheet, and word processing in completing assigned projects. Modify plans in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD. Prepare reports, presentations, operational documents, and correspondence containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content related to business, technological, and operational activities subject to review and editing by higher-level staff members. Assist the public and provide exceptional customer service in person, on the phone, and via written communication. May assist in updating web site contents and making suggestions on information layout. May perform a wide variety of para-professional, technical, and clerical tasks during peak workload periods or in the absence of assigned staff. May conduct field work. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Wed, 26 May 2021 13:28:43 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14844825/engineering-land-development-surveyor-internship https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14844825/engineering-land-development-surveyor-internship Woodland Hills, California, Duties include drafting of land development plans, basic engineering design calculations, processing plans with government agencies. We do very little structural design. Design work will be done using microStation and OpenSite Designer.   30 hr/wk minimum preferred. CAD Valid driver's license and good driving record. We can help with living accommodations Tue, 25 May 2021 09:52:42 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14595153/civil-engineer-intern https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14595153/civil-engineer-intern San Diego, California, Internship Responsibilities The CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN will work on a variety of projects and tasks including CAD work using Microstation and/or AutoCAD, performing site investigations assisting with roadway designs preparing Exhibits and inputting data/maintaining databases for Capital Improvement projects.   Essential Functions Assist in the development and design of projects. Develop feasible design alternatives and compare significant parameters. Identify and analyze the principle design features and major design alternatives. Assist in the development of detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates with project team. Produce and revise drawings, sketches, and plans. Review and analyze field notes, data, and calculations. Research specifications and materials. Assist in obtaining legal or other required documents, including landowner permission. Coordinate work assignments with project team. Achieve the scope, budget, and schedule of the project under the direction of the project manager.   Secondary Duties Promote all resources offered by the firm to existing and potential clients. Organize and maintain project files. Maintain neat and organized work area. Maintain current knowledge of equipment, techniques, procedures, and regulations. Participate in professional development and training. Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with project standards. Communicate changes in work load or project scope with project manager. Perform additional duties to add value to projects and exceed client expectations. Student working towards a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with at least two years of classes completed. Previous Internship experience preferred but not required. 6 month Internship length preferred. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:59:23 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14595609/capital-projects-internship https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14595609/capital-projects-internship San Francisco, California, Transportation Authority Internship Program The Transportation Authority has paid internship positions for students who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excited about making a meaningful contribution to San Francisco's transportation system. Due to the size of our agency and our dedication to learning from each other, interns will have the opportunity to interact with professionals at all levels within the Transportation Authority, from your peers to the senior managers. Our staff will work with each intern to develop a program that is tailored to individual strengths and interests, as well as the current needs of our teams. Internships can be combined with general research opportunities or research towards a thesis. Capital Projects Internship Overview Capital Projects Division interns perform tasks and assist in the area of project development, project delivery, project management, and engineering. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director, interns assist with the duties and responsibilities listed below, which are characteristic of the range of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing. Internships are paid and can be combined with general research opportunities or research towards a thesis. Employee Type:  Intern/Temporary Employee Availability:  Interns should be available to work at least 16 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12-week period. Preference will be given to applicants who are available full time (40 hours per week) for at least 6 months. Please note availability in  cover letter . Compensation Range:  Compensation commensurate with experience For more information on how to apply please visit https://www.sfcta.org/capital-projects-internship Minimum Qualifications Strong interest in civil engineering. Interns will need to aid the Capital Projects team in providing project delivery support for oversight of the project sponsors. Project sponsors are partners or grantees responsible for implementing large capital projects and select programs within the Transportation Authority’s Program of Projects. Project delivery support includes, but not limited to develop cost estimate, conduct cost comparison, analyze project cost, develop and update project schedules and review project delivery documentation. Skills and Abilities Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills. Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management. Ability to work and thrive in a team environment. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Training and Experience High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.                   Compensation commensurate with experience Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:14:19 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14595600/policy-and-programming-internship https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14595600/policy-and-programming-internship San Francisco, California, Transportation Authority Internship Program The Transportation Authority has paid internship positions for students who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excited about making a meaningful contribution to San Francisco's transportation system. Due to the size of our agency and our dedication to learning from each other, interns will have the opportunity to interact with professionals at all levels within the Transportation Authority, from your peers to the senior managers. Our staff will work with each intern to develop a program that is tailored to individual strengths and interests, as well as the current needs of our teams. Internships can be combined with general research opportunities or research towards a thesis. Policy and Programming Internship Overview The Transportation Authority’s Policy and Programming Division leads the strategic planning and policy analysis associated with administration and oversight of the 30-year Prop K local half-cent sales tax Expenditure Plan. This includes programming and allocating funds to transportation projects, and monitoring delivery and providing oversight during project implementation. The Policy and Programming Division also administers the Transportation Fund for Clean Air, Prop AA Vehicle Registration Fee, Traffic Congestion Mitigation Tax (TNC Tax) and several federal, state, and regional transportation funding programs. This Division maintains the online grants portal which serves as a web-based information interface for grant recipients and the MyStreetSF website where the public can see their sales tax dollars at work. The Division also provides support to the Transportation Authority Board for the Neighborhood Program and participates in developing, tracking, and analyzing local, state, and federal transportation legislation and policy, including for Plan Bay Area and ConnectSF. Employee Type:  Intern/Temporary Employee Availability:  Interns should be available to work at least 16 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12-week period. Preference will be given to applicants who are available full time (40 hours per week) for at least 6 months. Please note availability in  cover letter . Compensation Range:  Compensation commensurate with experience Please visit https://www.sfcta.org/policy-and-programming-internship for additional information and instructions on how to apply. Minimum Qualifications Strong interest in urban transportation planning and strategic planning and funding is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Preference will be given to applicants with (or pursuing) an advanced degree in urban planning, transportation, or public policy and with related work experience. Skills and Abilities Applicant must be detail-oriented and able to work independently on a wide range of tasks, from planning and policy work to grants management to project monitoring and oversight. Other desirable skills and abilities include: standard transportation planning principles, methods, and processes; familiarity with construction delivery methods and processes; basic research methods; strong written and oral skills; ability to prepare and present written reports and recommendations; and strong analytical abilities with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including comfort with working on large data sets. Training and Experience Prospective interns should have at least completed a bachelor's degree. Preferred candidates will have completed at least one semester in a relevant master's degree program (e.g. transportation planning, urban planning, public policy). Candidates with only a bachelor's degree will be considered if they have experience in transportation planning, policy, grants management, construction management, and/or direct experience working with public officials and agency staff. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:05:34 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14540751/engineering-intern https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14540751/engineering-intern Laguna Niguel, California, The City of Laguna Niguel is hiring a Part Time Engineering Intern to support the Public Works Department. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assist staff with research, projects, contracts and reports. Provide verbal and/or written information in response to inquiries and requests from the public. Perform minor field inspections. Conduct traffic and engineering surveys. Collect data and prepare visual aids such as slide presentations, photo images, charts and graphs. Complete minor as-built drafting assignments. Scan records into the Document Imaging Management System. Create maps and edits in the City’s GIS layers and databases. Perform related duties as assigned. PartTimeEngineeringIntern         Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of municipal government. A variety of computer programs including Microsoft Suite and GIS. Ability to: Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies and procedures. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Communicate with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Requires possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License.   Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:52:40 -0500