The hiring range for this position is $19.97 - $21.22 per hour, depending on skills and qualifications. Generally, 20 - 28 hours per week but can be up to 40 hours per week for no longer than 6 months – typically between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; may include nights or weekends for events, as scheduled, Limited Term.
As an intern within the Engineering Division, the individual will perform a variety of administrative and technical support duties related to the Community Development Department for the Town of Windsor. This individual will work with a team of Civil Engineers as well as other staff members of the Engineering Division. Individuals in this position will, under supervision, perform basic civil engineering work and administrative tasks for the Town of Windsor. To be successful as an Engineering Intern, this individual should keep abreast of the latest developments in Civil Engineering to determine how town policies may be affected. Ultimately, an outstanding Engineering Intern should be detail-oriented and able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills. This temporary employment may be scheduled through the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the town but will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first). This is strictly temporary employment. Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town's PRIDE philosophy and the town's Equal Opportunity Employment policy.
The individual in the Engineering Intern role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:
In the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or a closely related field is required. Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor's standards. A current Engineering in Training (EIT) Certificate is preferred but not required.
Basic working knowledge of municipal infrastructure operations, maintenance, and functions. Basic knowledge of infrastructure construction materials and methods and ability to effectively communicate with construction and engineering personnel. Basic knowledge of public works practices and procedures concerning municipal engineering, planning, design, and administration. Basic knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, including standards, policies, and technical issues. Ability to read and interpret civil engineering construction plans and specifications. Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, including Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Outlook, and Excel), Internet applications, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, and other town staff in the completion of projects. Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines. Ability to document work clearly and thoroughly. Ability to work independently or in a team environment, as needed.
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following: town-owned vehicles, computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, and telephones.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, sitting, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. The physical requirements of this position are considered Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes; outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather; extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; subject to noise. The employee is subject to hazards: Including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The employee frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage, and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia; employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.