Engineering Internship Program

Job Description

About Company

The internship program, known as “The Flock internship,” is run by the City of Rochester, MN. Its core mission is to “inspire interns to see themselves as future leaders in local government by providing meaningful and hands-on experiences that highlight the impact and purpose of public service.”

The City of Rochester is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), striving to create a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. They aim to recognize the diversity of their community, listen to all voices, and provide equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play, and work. They believe equity should be at the center of all their work, and they endeavor to have their teams represent the community, recognizing that diverse and inclusive teams foster innovation and have an empowering impact.

The internship goals align with these values, focusing on Inclusion, Connection & Engagement, Learning & Development, and Meaningful Work & Impact. This includes providing opportunities for all to see themselves in local government, fostering an inclusive environment, developing relationships with City leaders, creating opportunities for the next generation of talent, offering workplace readiness skills, mentoring, and assigning projects that address community needs and City goals.

Job Description (Engineering Internship Program)

This application is for the Engineering Internship Program, specializing in one of four key areas: Active Transportation, Electric & Power Delivery Engineering, Civil & Water Engineering, and Public Works.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION:
• The internship will be a minimum of 20 hours and up to 40 hours per week.
• It will run from approximately June to August.
• This is an onsite position, and depending on the selected internship, some nights and weekends may be required.
• The pay rate is $20.23-$22.59 per hour.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• For consideration in the first round of reviews, applicants should apply before Monday, January 5, 2025.
• Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES BY SPECIALIZATION:

• Active Transportation (focus on Project Management and Civil Engineering):
• Support projects to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connectivity in Rochester.
• Assist with research on best practices, data gathering/analysis, and stakeholder engagement for accessibility and mobility.
• Contribute to mapping, outreach, and reporting for wayfinding strategies.
• Shadow and oversee urban innovation projects in downtown Rochester, in partnership with Destination Medical Center.

• Water:
• Assist with planning and ensuring safe drinking water, including reviewing and designing water facilities.
• Perform lead service record analysis.
• Tour water and electric facilities and shadow field employees.
• Assist with various projects at RPU (Rochester Public Utilities).

• Electric & Power Delivery:
• Assist electrical and civil engineers with the design, testing, and as-built processes for Rochester Electrical and Water Utility Systems.
• Support technical work in the Power Delivery division, including asset mapping, maintenance programs, and data analysis.
• Specific projects will be based on needs and candidate interests, potentially including developing mobile data collection applications, field inspections and testing, or using GIS mapping systems.

• Public Works:
• Interns will be assigned to project teams for various Engineering Capital Improvement Plan initiatives (e.g., stormwater replacement, sidewalk improvement, street reconstruction).
• Support field operations on construction projects, assisting construction and material inspectors, and surveyors.
• Assist in inspecting City sidewalks, trails, and the Flood Control Management program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education and Experience:
• 18 years of age or older.
• Pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, GIS, math, science, or a closely related field.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the City of Rochester, MN.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work with a team and independently.
• Enthusiasm for working outside, positive attitude, self-starter.
• Willingness to learn new skills and cultural competencies.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working with individuals from a variety of racial, geographic, and financial backgrounds.
• Proficiency in another language (Bilingual or Multilingual).
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.