Salary: $15.75 Hourly

Location : Oro Valley, AZ

Job Type: Intern

Job Number: 24/25 - 00016

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 08/27/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is anticipated to work approximately 15-19 hours/week

Provides real world experience for students with an interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering. Under the Stormwater Utility Senior Engineer's supervision, this internship will provide support in the review and development of public and private hydrologic and hydraulic studies and drainage facilities within the Town of Oro Valley. This position will apply intermediate civil engineering knowledge to conduct a variety of drainage related data review, collection and creation. Interns will be exposed to drainage criteria from the local, state and federal levels in their application of civil engineering practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the review of site, grading, infrastructure improvement plans, hydrologic and Hydraulic Drainage Design Reports, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention plans.
Researches and collects data of property ownership, improvement plans, subdivision plats and engineering studies.
Assists in the assessment of survey data, existing conditions, considering various factors, including legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, and easement documents.
Assists in the creation of civil engineering construction documents and studies using AutoCAD Civil 3D, ensuring precision and adherence to industry standards.
Assists in Hydrologic and Hydraulic studies and modeling using Oro Valley Hydro, HEC-RAS 1D and 2D, HEC-HMS, and Civil 3D Hydraflow Express Tools.
Collects and observes construction site inspection and field data.
Inspects drainage assets and collects data.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Hydrologic and Hydraulic principles.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, hydrology principles and how they are applied to the field of civil engineering or water resources.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn AutoCAD.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures.
Ability to conduct research and pull data from a variety of different sources.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Water Resources or a related field with an accredited program.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment with some outdoor field work.
Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position.

Why Apply

Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business.

Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona.

The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.

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