ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department is excited to announce three paid internship positions available. These opportunities are tailored for college students passionate about a career in civil engineering, traffic engineering, transportation engineering, or transportation planning, especially within the public sector.

The Engineer Interns will gain valuable experience by holding a position in the Street Transportation Department. One intern will be assigned to each of the following Department Divisions: Traffic Services, Design and Construction Management, and Street Maintenance. Below is a general list of work activities as part of projects that you could work on as part of the internship. Interns are required to commit to a working schedule of 15 - 20 hours per week during school, more hours are available during summer months or as available according to school schedule. This position is planned for a term of one year or summer, depending on the location of the college.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform analysis of data.
• Field Inspection and/or Material Testing.
• Create and give presentations.
• Create text and spreadsheet documents.
• Manage projects, studies, and special assignments.
• Review studies such as traffic studies, mobility studies, and project assessments.
• Work with a team of professionals in reviewing civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of transportation projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn.
• A strong interest in working within the public sector.
• Ability to be self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform independent research on the internet.
• Ability to work for large portions of the day on tasks unsupervised.
• Ability to be team-oriented with a strong capability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in the English language.

SALARY

This is an hourly part-time position and the pay is $19.07 per hour.

BENEFITS

Part-time employees are eligible for earned paid sick time, city training, and free or discounted bus and light rail fares.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently enrolled in a related degree program with a minimum of 60 college credits completed by the date of hire, or have a Bachelor's degree in a related field to civil engineering, traffic engineering, transportation engineering, or transportation planning.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• CAD and GIS skills desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working as part of a work group.
• Experience working on projects.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 15, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume as one document. In your cover letter please describe your career goals and your interest in civil engineering, traffic engineering, transportation engineering, or transportation planning. An official transcript will be required during the interview process. Failure to provide accurate and complete information will prevent you from advancing in the selection process.

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