INTERN - ENGINEERING (SUMMER)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Department Director and/or Manager this hands-on position will be responsible for assisting across multiple City departments. This is a seasonal position (up to 40 hours per week). 

The primary goal of this Engineering internship is to ensure the intern understands how engineering principles and practices are essential to local government functions, emphasizing innovation, public welfare, and sustainable development through the research of city ordinances and project delivery methodologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Learn and master internal operations, including but not limited to accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, communications, relationship building, customer service, sales, daily operations, etc
• Research current construction project delivery methods to understand various methodologies.
• Research and discuss Douglasville’s Unified Development Ordinance and Code of Ordinances.
• Assist with reviewing documentation for Development Plan Permits and Land Disturbance Permits
• Learning about department project budgets and how they are monitored.
• Assist with site inspections to emphasize compliance and safety protocols.
• Identify area for process improvements
• Make recommendations to leadership for streamlining systems and processes
• Research and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency
• Provide general administration assistance and support
• Participation in various meetings
• Supporting event coordination 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

A Senior or Graduate Level student currently enrolled in a college or university with a major related to the role is preferred; Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent oral and written communications skills are all essential to this position. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required;
• Knowledge of basic mathematical and accounting procedures;
• Skill in operating a computer;
• Skill in communicating both orally and in written form;
• Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions;
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods and standards;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment;
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work and requires speaking and talking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Incumbent works in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.