Are you a current or recent engineering student looking for hands-on experience in civil engineering?  Do you have a passion for public service?  The Village of Glencoe’s summer engineering internship is a great opportunity to put what you’ve learned in the classroom to use in the field while serving the community, and to learn from the Village Engineer. Since there are several exciting engineering and construction projects planned this summer, the Village hopes to have an intern serve from May until August, but start and end dates are flexible based on the intern’s school schedule. The intern typically works 35 to 40 hours per week, depending on operational needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Field data collection and GIS entry (via collector app)
• Observe construction projects with the Civil Engineer
• Evaluate pavement conditions
• Aid in construction plan review
• Assist with construction project management and inspection
• Perform traffic counts

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Current or recent undergraduate student pursuing degree in civil engineering or a closely-related engineering discipline
• Valid driver’s license

 Interpersonal and Communication

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Great communication skills and ability to explain technical issues an in easy-to-understand manner
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Maintain strong working relationship with Public Works staff

 Functional Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with smart phones and/or tablets
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles
• Entry level knowledge of land surveying

 Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Frequent walking and standing (sometimes on uneven surfaces), talking, listening, and operating computer (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Work time is split approximately half working indoors (office) and half outdoors (job sites)
• Strong emphasis on workplace safety

Salary

Pay rate is $15 per hour; there are no fringe benefits.

How to Apply

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and application to employment@villageofglencoe.org and reference Job ID 20-04 Engineering Intern in the subject line of the e-mail, or return completed application to Village Hall, 675 Village Court, Glencoe, Illinois, 60022. The position will remain open until filled, and first resume review will take place on or around March 15, 2020. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to contact the Village Manager’s Office at (847) 835-4114. The Village of Glencoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.