DPW Engineering Intern

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking a summer intern to support the DPW Engineering Division. This internship provides hands‑on experience in municipal engineering projects, including design review, construction inspection, survey support, stormwater management, roadway and utility projects, permitting, and GIS. The ideal candidate is an engineering student who wants practical exposure to public-sector infrastructure and community-focused projects. The primary project for this year will involve field collection and investigation of storm water infrastructure and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. The data collected will be integrated to the Town’s electronic infrastructure database and website platforms. The intern shall also assist in many other tasks and support other Departments within the Town as assigned. JOB DESCRIPTION: · Field investigation and mapping of storm water system including catch basin, manholes, piping, outfalls and best management practices. · Maps public infrastructure and updates the GIS database system. · Indexes, scans, inventories, digitizes and files DPW plans and documents. · Assists with the maintenance of the Town’s GIS website using ArcMap and PeopleForms. · Assists with the development of a document management system for the handling, inventory and storage of DPW archive documents. · Assist with preparation and review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water projects. · Support construction inspection and documentation · Help prepare technical memos, reports, and public outreach materials · Performs other related duties as assigned. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED: · Pursuing a degree (bachelor) in civil engineering, geography information sciences, information technology, environmental science or related discipline. · Experience using survey equipment desired. · Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with ArcMap software and GIS applications are desired. · Ability to quickly learn new software based data and document management systems. · Be organized, give attention to detail, have strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills. · Massachusetts Class D driver’s license. WORKING CONDITIONS: · Work days may be either spent indoors in an office and storage basement environments, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, etc. or be spent in the field exposed to temperature extremes, noise, etc. · Ability to lift heavy objects, walking, bending is required. · Operate automobiles, survey equipment telephone, personal computer, plotter, and related equipment requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Job Types: Temporary, Internship Pay: $18\.50 per hour Work Location: In person