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Position Description
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is a nationally recognized municipal transportation agency at the leading edge of multi-modal transportation. SDOT is responsible for maintaining and operating the city’s roads, bike paths, sidewalks, and bridges. Our mission is to deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.
SDOT’s Pavement Signs & Markings Division provides design and engineering support to meet yearly paving, sidewalk, and curb ramp goals for crew-built projects. We are looking for one sophomore, junior or senior college engineering intern to support our division’s current ADA design, construction inspection and asset management projects.
As an intern with us you will work with Pavement Engineering Management Section (PEMS) engineers and receive training and support regarding the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance policy. If you have an interest in civil engineering or a related area of study, please join our team!
Educational Benefit to Student
You will gain skills in:
- Project and Time management;
- Design and construction experience
- Best practices and lessons learned from SDOT PEMS ADA Program
You will also receive training in the following areas:
- ADA Curb Ramp Inspection Application (CRIA)training;
- SDOT defensive driving training;
- Maintenance Operations Division (MOD)ADA program interns guide (self-study);
- Hansen8 work; and
- SDOT GIS asset map training.
Other Benefits Includes
Professional and educational development
- Meaningful and educational opportunities that complements your academic program.
- Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
- Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
- Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
- Working for the city builds your career and your community.
Competitive pay and benefits
- Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
- Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
- Access to the City’s Flash Mentorship program.
Job Responsibilities
25% Assisting PEMS ADA Program Manager with project management tasks such as preliminary work order setup.
25% Assisting Maintenance Operations Division with traffic work orders and instructions creation.
25% Assisting the program manager with ADA curb ramp designs and post construction inspections.
25% Field design data collection and post processing.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Open to all undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year educational program in an accredited educational program.
Preferred Areas of Study: ABET accredited Civil Engineering Program or related area of study.
Engineering Students must maintain GPA: Undergraduate students 2.5 GPA or above throughout the internship.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD 2016 (or newer)
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word & Excel)
- Good driving record with 2 years of driving record abstract
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D
- Experience with Curb Ramp Maximum Extent (MEF) documentation
Additional Information
| Start/End Dates: Late October /Early November 2023 – September 1, 2024 (with potential to extend) Schedule: Intern can work up-to 20 hours/weeks while school is in session. Up-to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Salary: Engineering students will be paid $23.14-$24.92 according to class-standing (junior or senior) How to Apply: complete an online application and include the following:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. |
Agency
City of Seattle
Address
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Website
Position Description
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is a nationally recognized municipal transportation agency at the leading edge of multi-modal transportation. SDOT is responsible for maintaining and operating the city’s roads, bike paths, sidewalks, and bridges. Our mission is to deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.
SDOT’s Pavement Signs & Markings Division provides design and engineering support to meet yearly paving, sidewalk, and curb ramp goals for crew-built projects. We are looking for one sophomore, junior or senior college engineering intern to support our division’s current ADA design, construction inspection and asset management projects.
As an intern with us you will work with Pavement Engineering Management Section (PEMS) engineers and receive training and support regarding the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance policy. If you have an interest in civil engineering or a related area of study, please join our team!
Educational Benefit to Student
You will gain skills in:
- Project and Time management;
- Design and construction experience
- Best practices and lessons learned from SDOT PEMS ADA Program
You will also receive training in the following areas:
- ADA Curb Ramp Inspection Application (CRIA)training;
- SDOT defensive driving training;
- Maintenance Operations Division (MOD)ADA program interns guide (self-study);
- Hansen8 work; and
- SDOT GIS asset map training.
Other Benefits Includes
Professional and educational development
- Meaningful and educational opportunities that complements your academic program.
- Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
- Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
- Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
- Working for the city builds your career and your community.
Competitive pay and benefits
- Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
- Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
- Access to the City’s Flash Mentorship program.
Job Responsibilities
25% Assisting PEMS ADA Program Manager with project management tasks such as preliminary work order setup.
25% Assisting Maintenance Operations Division with traffic work orders and instructions creation.
25% Assisting the program manager with ADA curb ramp designs and post construction inspections.
25% Field design data collection and post processing.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Open to all undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year educational program in an accredited educational program.
Preferred Areas of Study: ABET accredited Civil Engineering Program or related area of study.
Engineering Students must maintain GPA: Undergraduate students 2.5 GPA or above throughout the internship.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD 2016 (or newer)
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word & Excel)
- Good driving record with 2 years of driving record abstract
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D
- Experience with Curb Ramp Maximum Extent (MEF) documentation
Additional Information
| Start/End Dates: Late October /Early November 2023 – September 1, 2024 (with potential to extend) Schedule: Intern can work up-to 20 hours/weeks while school is in session. Up-to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Salary: Engineering students will be paid $23.14-$24.92 according to class-standing (junior or senior) How to Apply: complete an online application and include the following:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. |
Agency
City of Seattle
Address
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Website