Job Information
Kansas Employer Engineering Aide II (Summer Intern) in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13048146
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is advanced sub-professional work performed in the office, field or laboratory. Work is assigned based on the employee\'s level of education. Work is directed and reviewed by a Professional Engineer.
THIS IS A LIMITED FULL-TIME SUMMER INTERN POSITION(NO BENEFITS)
The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
Examples of Work Performed
- Performs intern-level work assigned by the department.
- Conduct on-site traffic investigations of traffic sight distances and safety concerns. Investigations will lead to work directives for traffic sign installations, clearing site obstructions, pavement markings and signal modifications.
- Perform analysis of bridge inspections, initiating small projects for bridge repairs with review and approval of work to be performed by a Professional Engineer.
- AutoCAD work may include updating plan details and design of neighborhood water main replacements
- Plan, estimate, and prepare projects under the \$12 million annual Pavement Preservation program. Final project review and approval to be performed by a Professional Engineer
- Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Level of knowledge appropriate to the work being assigned.
- Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
- Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as 20 characters per inch
- May require ability to research, analyze, summarize and report findings
- May require ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
- May require ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, construction and windy conditions
- May require ability to cover uneven terrain, go up and down stairs, and otherwise maneuver around construction sites
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and/or the public
- Ability to safely perform the physical requirements for the specific internship assignment
- An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training\ \ \
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or program in Engineering
- A current cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Experience should include effective communication, both orally and in writing
- Candidate must maintain a valid drivers license
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need of a sponsorship
\ Preferred Experience and Training\ \
- Candidate currently enrolled in an undergraduate or program in Civil Engineering
- Prior experience in AutoCAD
- Preferred candidates will be a sophomore level standing in the 2024/2025 academic school year.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.