Engineering Intern Highway Summer of

Outagamie County WI
US - Wisconsin - Appleton
January 13, 2025

Salary: $17. 14 - $19. 24 Hourly

Location : Appleton, WI

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 2503130

Department: Highway Engineering

Opening Date: 01/03/2025

Typical Work Hours/Shift:: Monday - Friday 7:00a - 3:00p Additional overtime is available.

Outagamie County Core Values

Invested in Serving

Better Together

Create Progress

Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose

Join our team as an Engineering Intern! Gain hands-on experience creating engineering drawings with AutoCAD and ArcGIS, conducting surveys with laser and GPS tools, and analyzing traffic data. You'll assist with field reviews for highway permits, drainage, pavement conditions, and roadside safety features. Applicants must be at least 18, currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program, and hold a valid driver's license and maintain. One year of college in civil engineering is preferred. Kickstart your engineering career with us!
The Seasonal Engineering Intern will report to the Highway Engineer and assist the engineering staff with various project development tasks and assist with engineering support of County Highway operations.
• Expected start date but may be flexible is May 19, 2025.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00a - 3:00p
Additional overtime is available.
Key Responsibilities

Create engineering drawings using AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
Perform basic surveying functions using laser and GPS equipment.
Assist in the collection, processing, and compilation of traffic count data.
Assist with engineering field reviews for highway permits, culvert and drainage improvements, pavement condition, bridges and structures, guardrails and roadside safety items, and other roadway and roadside appurtenances.
Research and analyze safety, traffic, and crash-related data and prepare associated engineering recommendations and/or summary reports.
Assist engineering and operations staff with signing and pavement marking plan(s) and layout, construction staking, and other tasks as assigned.
Document construction activities and perform construction inspection and support tasks as assigned, including tracking construction project quantities, work progress, and costs.
Required to be able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
Performs work of "Seasonal Highway Worker" as required.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
May be required to work outside of normal department work hours on a limited basis.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with an engineering major declared.
One year of college completed with civil engineering major declared is preferred.
Must be 18 years old and enrolled in higher education for the fall semester.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain with a clean driving record

Required or Preferred Skills

Must provide own steel-toed shoes. Other personal protective equipment (PPE) for job-specific tasks will be provided.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
Ability to fill out daily reports.
Ability to read and understand street maps, plat maps, engineering plans and basic technical documents.
Ability to learn and utilize County-based GIS (geographic information system) software and other transportation inventory software such as WISLR (Wisconsin Information System for Local Roads) and web-based safety-reporting software.
Ability to drive efficiently and safely.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and interact with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Ability to perform work in a variety of temperatures and adverse weather conditions, and be in good physical condition.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a safe manner and utilize PPE.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting:

Outagamie County Diversity Statement:

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.

LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP. Medical Coverage
Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.

Dental Coverage
Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.

Vision Coverage
Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.

Life Insurance
Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this cove.

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