College Intern, Capital Improvement Projects

Description/Duties and Responsibilities

The City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing a challenging and meaningful work experience for college students. The City offers unique opportunities for students to gain hands-on and in-depth experience in a variety of disciplines related to local, regional, state, and federal government operations. We provide real world work assignments, which provide interns the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional City staff committed to teamwork and providing superior municipal services to the community of Santa Clarita.

This internship will provide the opportunity for students to learn firsthand the dynamics of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in a local government setting and gain hands-on experience with resident engineers and project managers. This position is expected to work an average of 12-20 hours per week onsite (or in office). The anticipated duration of this internship is approximately 6 to 12 months, but it may end earlier or be extended depending on department needs.

Salary

$20.06 – $25.41, Undergraduate Level

$26.78 – $32.13, Graduate Level

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists project managers with analysis and monitoring of project budgets and schedules

• Conducts field investigations on various projects

• Conducts research, data collection, and analysis

• Prepares and presents reports and provides recommendations

• Establishes positive working relationships with City employees, outside agencies, and the public

• Maintains and organizes general administrative records

Education and Experience

If you are a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or a recent college graduate in the field of Engineering or Construction Management and are interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on work experience at the local government level, this may be the program for you.

Knowledge and Abilities

• General understanding of governmental organizations and municipal operations

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of conveying information accurately, clearly, concisely, and effectively to a variety of audiences

• Proficient in research techniques, survey methods, data collection, and analysis

• Possesses strong organizational skills, adept at managing a heavy workload, prioritizing tasks, and optimizing time and resources efficiently; takes initiative to follow up with department staff to provide timely status updates

• Excellent customer service skills

• Basic knowledge of budget/financial analysis and management principles/procedures

• An interest in the federal or state legislative process

• Excellent presentation skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain extensive and accurate records, ensuring all work is completed thoroughly and professionally

• Ability to understand plans and specifications

• Strong computer skills and experience with Office XP and Adobe Acrobat

• Ability to foster effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the community

• The ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds

Additional Information

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.

This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS.

Part-time, temporary and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will.

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer