Utilities Project Management Intern II

Job Description

Utilities Project Management Intern II

This is a temporary, variable-hour position offering a hiring amount of $20.00 per hour. This role is not eligible for City benefits.

About the Assignment

The Utilities Project Management Intern II will play a crucial role in supporting both the administrative and engineering divisions within the Utilities Department. Working closely with experienced project management and engineering staff, the intern will contribute to essential infrastructure initiatives across water, wastewater, stormwater, and natural gas systems. This position offers invaluable hands-on experience with capital improvement projects.

Key Learning and Experience Areas:

• Project Coordination & Documentation: Assist with coordinating project activities and managing essential project documentation.
• Collaboration: Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
• Project Management Functions: Gain exposure to critical project management areas including schedule tracking, budget monitoring, risk identification, and quality assurance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understand how projects are executed to meet stringent regulatory, public health, and safety standards.
• Fieldwork: Participate in site inspections, observe construction activities, and assist in monitoring contractor compliance with project plans and specifications.

This internship is designed to develop practical skills in communication, problem-solving, and understanding the real-world implementation of project plans. It provides college/university students and recent graduates with meaningful entry-level work experience by applying academic knowledge gained in profession-specific curricula. Participants will gain insight into departmental and City operations, build professional networks, and contribute to work that impacts the community.

Internship Details

• Duration: The anticipated start date is May 18, 2026, and the internship is expected to last up to 10 weeks.
• Hours: Working hours may vary, with up to 40 hours per week as needed. Standard hours are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Work Environment: This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

• Performs substantial entry-level tasks requiring the application of relevant college/university coursework.
• Gains knowledge and experience of local City government through hands-on learning opportunities within an assigned department or division.
• Observes and assists in the daily operations of a work unit or department to understand work processes and participates to further develop programmatic knowledge and skills.
• Assists in the completion of tasks and/or projects related to the assisted area, which may include administrative, communications, marketing, plans/inspections review, engineering/construction, technology, trades/maintenance, and/or other applicable tasks.
• Provides support that may be department-specific or City-wide, including but not limited to scheduling, taking/distributing notes, recordkeeping, planning development, basic maintenance, compiling/analyzing data, program development, developing alternative solutions, analyzing recommendations, use of technologies or equipment, and/or other support-related tasks.
• Professionally represents the City to citizens and other departments both verbally and in writing.
• May develop implementation plans including resources required, timelines, and measures of effectiveness; tracks deadlines and notifies staff of impending due dates.
• May provide services to other employees, citizens, and/or customers.
• May develop reports, presentations, or other materials.
• May be asked to take a lead role on a department/division program or project, if approved by the department manager.
• May cross-train and collaborate with other professionals, leaders, and/or subject-matter experts to perform department-specific tasks.
• May be asked to attend applicable board or council meetings.
• Depending on assignment, may hold or operate basic hand tools and power equipment (except power saws) under the supervision of a professional.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must Meet One Of The Following Education Criteria:

• Student in final semester of an Associate’s Degree or Technical School Program
• Upcoming Junior or Senior in a Bachelor’s Degree program
• Current Graduate Student
• Recent Graduate of Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree, or Technical School.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant education, work or volunteer experience, practicums, or other internships in a related area to the work assignment highly preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Depending on assignment, a valid driver’s license may be required in order to operate equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Functional Knowledge: Basic understanding of subject matter and/or relevant technologies related to the assignment, typically gained through relevant university coursework.
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, program information, and technical materials.
• Writing Skills: Ability to compose and edit reports, procedures, policies, and recommendations.
• Technology Proficiency: Skill to use applicable technology to complete work tasks, including most current office technology for word processing, data management, presentations, and specific industry/work applications.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems and make recommendations for resolution.
• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences of City personnel while using interpersonal skills to develop effective work relationships with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and mentors.

Work Environment Considerations:

Depending on assignment, this position may involve indoor and/or outdoor work. The position may be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, fumes/airborne particulates, blood-borne pathogens, fuels, allergens and pollen, inclement weather, wet or humid conditions, uneven terrain, and animals/wildlife. The position may be subject to driving a City vehicle and adhering to the vehicle use policy and procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

For General/Office Interns:

As outlined by the Department of Labor, this position requires LIGHT WORK:

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires the ability to lift or move more than 20 lbs. for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

For Engineering Interns:

As outlined by the Department of Labor, this position requires MEDIUM WORK:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work, usually when transporting or lifting video gear and other related equipment.
• Manual dexterity to operate A/V, computers, and other equipment is required.