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County of Santa Barbara · 2 days ago

Engineering Intern (Paid)

Santa Barbara County, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $23/hr

The County of Santa Barbara is seeking an Engineering Intern to perform basic paraprofessional civil engineering work under close supervision and mentorship. The internship provides exposure to public sector engineering and involves responsibilities related to maintaining and building public infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Prepares simple maps, records, graphs, and drawings/details

Assists staff with field surveying and collecting field data for topographic surveys

Performs simple drafting and engineering office work; operates a computer using a variety of software, including CAD, database management, ArcGIS, and spreadsheet programs

Assists staff with preparation of traffic control plans and permit applications for right-of-way encroachments

Performs field measurements and tests such as asphalt/concrete coring

Assists with bridge field inspections, processing reports, and maintaining the bridge database. Assists with minor structure calculations, detail drafting, and quantity calculations

Helps coordinate construction activities with property owners, utility companies, contractors, other government representatives, and the public

Prepare and staff outreach meetings with the public, stakeholders, and elected officials

Prepare reports and grant applications for local, state, and federal transportation grant programs

Coordinate with County departments, local advocacy groups, and the public on existing and planned pedestrian, bicycle, safe-route-to-schools, and transit projects in the region

Assists project managers with other administrative tasks as needed

Reviews sewer collection video inspections, prepares plans, and assists with various projects for the Laguna County Sanitation District