City of Virginia Beach Summer Work Program Department of Public Utilities Engineering - 2022
Summary:
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Utilities Summer Work Program is designed to recruit diverse college students majoring in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. The program provides viable full-time work experiences during the summer that assist students in making connections between textbook knowledge and real world experiences.
Position Description:
We are seeking talented students who demonstrate excellent problem solving, analytical, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills that may be utilized in the following positions:
Public Utilities/Engineering Division:
Duties will include the preparation of water and/or sanitary sewer rehabilitation plans and construction documents; reviewing plans, sanitary sewer defects videos, contracts, and permits; researching files, records, plans, deeds, plats and easements; performing basic calculations and computations for water and sanitary sewer systems; performing field work for projects including taking photos, recording measurements, etc.; preparing cost estimates; creating work orders for construction; preparing and updating databases and tables; compiling data for projects; and assisting project management engineers with routine duties and assisting surveys crews or construction inspectors in the field.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s license. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering, engineering technology, architecture, or construction management program.
Position Information:
Candidates will work a 40-hour work program between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for approximately 12 weeks (May 16, 2022 – August 5, 2022). Normal work hours may vary depending on the position. Flexibility for school schedules is allowable. The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the summer work program.
Compensation: Paid Summer Work Program
Application Procedure:
All interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and transcripts (unofficial will be accepted) to PWInternship@vbgov.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the Summer Work Program. Interviews will be scheduled for qualified applicants during the weeks of March 2022. References may be requested at time of interview. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact PWInternship@vbgov.com.
Application Deadline: March 1st , 2022
Note: The individuals selected will be employed through a temporary services agency and assigned to the City of Virginia Beach. A drug test and criminal background check, performed by this agency, is required before employment. Summer Workers in the program must also provide a recent DMV driving record prior to employment.