Engineering Intern (CO-OP Student IV) - ELT-DPWES-25000

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Agency: DPWES Stormwater Management
Job#: ELT-DPWES-25000
Hours: see below
Salary: Starting at $19.4324 hour, commensurate with experience.
Location: Stormwater Division (STW), 10635 West Drive, Fairfax, VA (In-person)

• Job Type: Full time hourly with benefits
• Non-merit, up to 900 hours in a calendar year
• The start and end dates are flexible, starting work in the beginning of June through the beginning of August.
• This is a full-time internship (40 hours/week). Interns should plan on working eight hours a day, Monday through Friday. A typical schedule is
• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Note: This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel.  All Emergency Service Personnel are required to report to work during emergency events.

Are you interested in a future career in public service with the Fairfax County Government? Do you want the chance to gain on-the-job experience in stormwater drainage maintenance, project management, stream restoration, or asset management?  

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Maintenance and Stormwater Division, is looking for a summer intern to support the Stormwater Conveyance Branch, Open Conveyance Section. 

Under the general supervision of the Open Conveyance Section Chief, this position offers an opportunity to advance your career toward engineering licensure. You’ll assist in developing maintenance work plans for open conveyance channels, negotiating and administering construction contracts and drainage design projects. Additionally, the role may include field oversight, plan reviews, and other inspection tasks. You may also play a supportive role in the Division’s asset management improvement initiatives, including queries and analyses of the geospatial asset inventory, quality control reviews, and edits. 

This role requires a focus on cost-effective designs, efficient project management, clear communication, and attention to detail. A solid understanding of codes and regulations related to the design and management of civil or environmental projects is preferred.

If you are a current college student with a passion for sustainability, this is your opportunity to contribute to the county’s future while enhancing your career." Join our Team, Shape your County!

Minimum Employment Standards: Must be enrolled in (or have recently graduated within the past 2 years) an accredited college undergraduate or graduate program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related field with an acceptable GPA. (Required)

Preferred Qualifications: Must have completed relevant coursework in Geographic Information Systems and watershed hydrology.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 
Valid driver's license (required)

Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record to the satisfaction of the employer. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to operate keyboards and other input devices effectively for extended periods.
• Ability to walk, hike, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, go up and down steep hills, slopes, and steps, and otherwise traverse rough, icy, broken terrain and terrain along streams and channels at a sustained rate.
• Ability to walk/traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
• Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment including helmet/hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, and sleeved shirts.

Note:
* This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for County benefits.

To apply, send your resume to DPWESSTWjobs@fairfaxcounty.gov.