Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | City of Shawnee

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at City of Shawnee, located in Shawnee, KS. The City’s Public Works department is responsible for maintaining critical public infrastructure and managing a variety of civil engineering projects to support the community. This role offers civil engineering students a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute directly to essential city services and operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Shawnee, KS (In-person)
• Pay: $16–$17.5 hourly
• Team: Public Works Engineering staff and Public Works Department
• Mission: To support the Public Works Department with a variety of duties related to civil engineering, field maintenance, project management, and public infrastructure maintenance.
• Tech Stack: AutoCAD, GIS

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engineering: Assist in updating project schedules, managing contracts, processing invoices, attending construction progress meetings, and reviewing pipe ratings/videos for stormwater, and assisting with developer plan reviews.
• Maintenance: Work alongside Public Works Maintenance staff to gain exposure to activities such as vehicle, road, traffic signal, street light, right-of-way, and utility coordination.
• Field Work: Perform project inspection duties, minor surveying tasks, and measure quantities for use in project pay estimates in the field.
• AutoCAD / GIS: Perform updates on City Standard Details in CAD, prepare maps and exhibits in GIS for reports/presentations, and create new data layers as needed.
• Grants / Accreditation / Permitting: Assist with permits, including disseminating permit information and issuing permits related to right-of-way.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma required. Requires enrollment towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with some coursework in a related field.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required, but academic coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is necessary. Requires direct interaction with the public, contractors, vendors, consultants, and other City departments.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, research, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.