Construction Services Interns (2 positions)

Summary

The City of Vancouver offers a summer Construction Services internship program for college students in Civil Engineering or similar programs. Interns support engineers and inspectors on capital construction projects through field inspections, documentation, testing, plan review, public works activities, and project administration.

Responsibilities

• Cataloging items (manholes, valve cans, etc.) to be uncovered after paving or surface treatment
• Taking asphalt tickets and documenting asphalt loads delivered to the project
• Assisting inspectors in statistical compaction testing and submitting asphalt samples to the lab
• Checking no parking signs have been placed and that the dates and times are correct
• Checking that door hanger notices have been distributed correctly
• Measuring quantities on pavement management projects
• Assisting inspectors on other water and sewer projects during the summer
• Assisting administrative staff with general clerical work
• Attend project meetings with engineers
• Review project plans, schedules, submittals and RFIs
• Determine and calculate compaction pay factors for summer paving projects
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs

Skills

• This internship is targeted towards college students enrolled in Civil Engineering or similar programs to gain ‘in the field' experience on capital construction projects, working side by side with experienced engineers and inspectors
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license

Qualifications

Must Haves

• This internship is targeted towards college students enrolled in Civil Engineering or similar programs to gain ‘in the field' experience on capital construction projects, working side by side with experienced engineers and inspectors
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license

Benefits

• Gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting on capital construction projects.
• Work side by side with experienced engineers and inspectors.
• Exposure to major components of City projects, including reading plans and specifications, problem solving, public outreach, scheduling, materials submittals, and materials testing.
• Opportunity to network and build valuable relationships while preparing to begin a professional career.
• Receive an overview of the organizational structure, key personnel, and current or upcoming capital construction projects.
• Introduced to public works standards, documentation, and inspection processes.