Department:
Public WorksAbout Our Job
This is a unique opportunity for an inquisitive, self-motivated Civil Engineering Student to make a positive impact on Sarasota County. Sarasota County Government is seeking an intern in Public Works to assist with Bridge Asset Management. Sarasota County owns over 100 bridges and over 200 mast arms which must be inspected and maintained. At the direction of the Senior Structures Engineer, the intern will assist with field inspections, inventories, plan reviews, structural calculations, writing of reports and more.
Join Sarasota County and gain experience in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Job Description:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Assist Senior Structures Engineer field inspections, inventories, plan reviews, structural calculations, writing of reports and more
Process data using Excel
Assist with written reports
Respond to citizen requests (with direction from senior engineers)
Ideal competencies for this position include: interest in structural engineering; experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; AutoCAD; MathCAD; accurate and detailed; good written and oral communication skills; flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced atmosphere; creative problem-solving skills.
Intern Responsibilities:
A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.
Participation in organized intern events.
Non-Essential Functions:
Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must be currently enrolled in a college/university, seeking a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
Valid Driver's License required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates pursuing a B.S.C.E. and having completed their second year of university
Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and/or machines, equipment, special tools as required for the job:
Interest in structural engineering;
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; AutoCAD; MathCAD
Accurate and detailed;
Good written and oral communication skills;
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced atmosphere;
Creative problem-solving skills
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Pay Range:$9.00 - $17.50/hour (Pay rate is determined by year in school/credit hours completed.)
Program Dates: The summer internship program begins on May 24, 2021 and will conclude on August 13, 2021.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 40 hours per week
Employee Type:
Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Benefits:
Employee benefits and Florida Retirement System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are eligible for benefits, for more information about employee benefits, pleaseclick this link or visit SCGov.net.
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco Free/Drug Free Workplace
Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in theapplication/selectionprocess is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
