Utilities and Engineering Intern

Utilities and Engineering Intern

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

5295 Johnson Road, Coconut Creek, FL

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-36

Department

Utilities & Engineering

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Coconut Creek Internship Program serves to provide hands-on learning and a meaningful experience for students looking to enter the public sector, while promoting the City as a coveted place of employment for the next generation.

Work is performed under close supervision of the Senior Engineer.

LOCATION OF INTERNSHIP:

Utilities and Engineering Administration Building 5295 Johnson Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

SCHEDULE:

Work hours can be flexible between Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 6:00pm. Days and hours are subject to change depending on needs of the department.

Pay Rate: $15.00/hour

Copy of current transcript MUST be included with application in order to verify class standing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Coordinates with other departments, governmental agencies, consultants, developers, and contractors on engineering related issues including planning, design, permitting, certification, and construction of public and private projects
• Assists in the reviews and processing of site and engineering plans, engineering building permits, sustainable development applications, water and wastewater agreements, and various types of bonds to ensure conformance with City, county, and state code standards pertaining to the design and construction of traffic, water, stormwater, sewer, paving, grading, drainage, and landscape improvements
• Assists in engineering related issues such as water/wastewater/stormwater connections, traffic calming studies, paving, grading, drainage, and landscape improvements
• Assists in the design and preparation of plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, plan take offs and county and state permitting for City projects; tracks progress of such projects
• Assists in field inspections and field visits
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or required

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Enrolled as a degree-seeking student in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field, by an accredited local college or technical school carrying at least a half-time academic course load
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must maintain an active status as student throughout internship
• Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must attach current official or unofficial transcript to be included with online application
• Must submit a resume and cover letter to be included with online application

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of standard engineering terms and concepts
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to conduct research independently
• Ability to perform engineering calculations
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Usually involves some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of standing and/or walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.

APPLICANT SELECTED FOR HIRE MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS PHYSICAL DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK

This is a temporary position with no benefits.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Florida Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

How would this internship be relevant and beneficial for your course of study and career? Please explain:

04

Are you eligible to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that I must maintain an active status as a student throughout the internship.

• Yes
• No

06

What is your current class standing/level?

• College Freshman (typically up to 30 credits)
• College Sophomore (typically 31-60 credits)
• College Junior (typically 61-90 credits)
• College Senior (typically 90+ credits)
• Graduate Student

07

Are you enrolled as a degree-seeking student by an accredited local college or technical school carrying at least a half-time academic course load?

• Yes
• No

08

A resume, cover letter and current unofficial or official college transcript must be attached with the online application. Have you attached the necessary documents?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have at least a 2.5 overall GPA?

• Yes
• No

10

Please list the degree concentration you are currently seeking.

11

I understand that I am responsible for notifying Human Resources if my class standing/level changes such that I am eligible for a different pay rate, and I understand failing to do so in a timely manner may make me ineligible for a retroactive pay change.

• Yes
• No

12

What is your anticipated graduation date? Please include Month/Year

13

Required Documentation: I understand that I am required to submit the following documentation to the City of Coconut Creek for my application to be considered complete:

• Copy of proof of highest education level(e.g., High School Diploma/GED, College transcript or degree, etc.)
• Copy of required licenses/certifications
• Copy of DD214 (if claiming Veterans Preference)

Note to Applicant: Electronic copies of required documents may be attached to your online application. If electronic copies are not available, required documents must be hand-delivered or mailed to the City of Coconut Creek Human Resources Department at 4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, or faxed to 954/956-1523 within 1 business day of submitting your application. Applications without the necessary accompanying documents will be considered incomplete.

• I understand that failure to submit required documentation is reason for disqualification from consideration for employment.

14

I understand and meet all of the requirements of the position (including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements), and I am able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Coconut Creek

Address 4800 W. Copans Road

Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063

Phone (954) 973-6715

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Website http://www.coconutcreek.net