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Internship - Engineering

City of Rochester
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of The Flock internship is to inspire interns to see themselves as future leaders in local government by providing meaningful and hands-on experiences that highlight the impact and purpose of public service.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Active Transportation (focus on Project Management and Civil Engineering):

  • Support projects aimed at improving pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connectivity in the City of Rochester. 
  • Assist in conducting research on best practices, gathering and analyzing data, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance accessibility and mobility. 
  • Contribute to mapping efforts, outreach activities, and reporting preparation for the planning and implementation of wayfinding strategies. 
  • Shadow and oversee the urban innovation in downtown Rochester in partnership with Destination Medical Center.  

Water: 

  • Assist with planning for and ensuring safe drinking water for the community via reviewing and designing water facilities.
  • Perform lead service record analysis. 
  • Tour water and electric facilities, and shadow employees in the field. 
  • Assist with various projects at RPU. 

Electric & Power Delivery 

  • Assist a diverse work group of electrical and civil engineers with the design, testing, and as-built process for Rochester Electrical and Water Utility Systems. 
  • Assist with technical work of the Power Delivery division at RPU, including asset mapping, maintaining maintenance programs, and data analysis. 
  • Specific projects will be based on needs and candidates area of interest. Examples could include: developing mobile data collection applications, field inspections and testing, use of GIS mapping systems. 

Public Works: 

  • Interns will be selected to a project team for various Engineering Capital Improvement Plan initiatives, such as stormwater replacement, sidewalk improvement project, and street reconstruction projects. 
  • Supports field operations across various construction projects, including assisting construction and material inspectors, and surveyors. 
  • Assist in inspecting City sidewalks, trails, and Flood Control Management program. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, GIS, math, science, or a closely related field. 
  • Ability to travel to multiple locations within the City of Rochester, MN. 

Desirable Qualifications: 

  • Experience working with individuals from a variety of racial, geographic, and financial backgrounds. 
  • Proficiency in another language (Bilingual or Multilingual).
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Ability to work with a team and independently 
  • Enthusiasm for working outside, positive attitude, self-starter
  • Willingness to learn new skills and cultural competencies