Placer County currently has multiple vacancies for Engineering/Surveying Interns to work in the Community Development Resource Agency and the Department of Public Works. These internships will provide valuable paid experience to students looking to join this field. All students or recent graduates (up to 1 year after graduation) will be considered, but students with the following majors/degrees are desirable:
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Surveying
- Hydrogeology
- Water Quality
- GIS and/or Geography
- Majors in related fields
As a Engineering/Surveying Intern, you can expect to assist County staff with the following tasks:
- Reviewing survey maps and other engineering documents
- Preparing designs and plans
- Collecting construction samples for testing
- Prepare Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) drawings
- Performing field survey work
- Performing data research
Placer County is looking for interns with certain knowledge and skills. If you have any of the following, you are encouraged to apply:
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices
- Familiarity with GIS mapping
- Understanding of physical features shown on a topographic map/grading plan
- Knowledge of database management
- Knowledge of math principles
- Familiarity with construction plans
To be eligible for this internship, you must fall into one of these three categories:
1. Current Undergraduate College/University Student
a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university program.
b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.
2. Recent College Graduate – up to 1 year after graduation
a. Recent graduate must submit proof of graduation (diploma, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.
3. Current Graduate College/University Student
a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.
b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.
How to Apply:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit jobsatplacercounty.com.
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