Student Intern Program, Summer 2024 - Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, and Land Surveying – Public Works (5380) (5381) (5382)
Job Description
Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced professional engineers, architects, and surveyors while participating in various activities in the assigned discipline.
College students in Associate, Undergraduate and Graduate Degree programs studying the following are encouraged to apply:
Intern positions are available in the following Bureaus and Sections:
The Bureau of Engineering has five design sections. Interns in the following sections will support engineers in providing a full range of professional services, including program and master planning, engineering analysis and studies, conceptual and detailed design for construction, replacement, and improvements of right-of-way infrastructure projects (roadways, water distribution and wastewater collection system, emergency fire protection system, traffic signals and streetlighting, bridges, retaining walls, tunnels); upgrade and renovation of public buildings (hospitals, schools, laboratories, libraries, recreation centers, City administration buildings and offices, and police and fire stations), public facilities (pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities and open space projects).
The Bureau of Architecture is organized around studios that specialize in project types such as healthcare, interiors, transportation, utilities, recreation, parks, libraries, emergency response, homeless shelters, and performing arts. Interns will support our office’s full range of professional services, including programming, master planning, site planning, conceptual design, detailed design, contract documents, and construction administration.
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The Bureau of Landscape Architecture is responsible for providing planning and design services to agencies and departments responsible for the development of the City’s rights of way, parks, playgrounds, plazas, green infrastructure, and open spaces. Interns will assist with production drawings, 3D modeling, renderings, community presentations, and construction administration for a wide variety of public open space projects.
The Bureau of Project Controls and Services - provides specialized services, such as materials testing, contract preparation, site remediation, and contract management with a focus on buildings, infrastructure, institutional, and transportation projects.
The Bureau of Construction Management is responsible for ensuring improvements are made in compliance with the contract and permit requirements, and applicable codes and regulations. Our projects include, construction, replacement, and improvements of right-of-way infrastructure projects (roadways, water distribution and wastewater collection system, emergency fire protection system, traffic signals and streetlighting, bridges, retaining walls, tunnels); upgrade and renovation of public buildings (hospitals, schools, laboratories, libraries, recreation centers, City administration buildings and offices, and police and fire stations), public facilities (pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities and open space projects). Interns will assist Engineers and inspectors who manage, administer, and inspect these construction contracts.
The Bureau of Project Management manages the capital projects mentioned above which include the planning, design, construction, and project closeout phases.
The Bureau of Street Use and Mapping (BSM) manages the public right of way throughout the City. This includes both the street and sidewalks, some alleyways, and some public staircases. BSM is comprised of three sections. Interns will support engineers in the review of permits, inspections, or subdivision mapping.
_ Work Schedule:
We work in a hybrid and onsite environment, and you may be expected to work onsite in the office up to 5 days per week. In-office workdays are determined by the nature of the work and are scheduled by your supervisor. _
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: At the time of submitting application, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college.
Experience:
No previous experience is necessary. However, previous internship experience may be used to determine the possible level of classification into which you are hired.
Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification
All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.
Additional Information
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Submission date for college transcripts may be extended if it is impossible to obtain by January 15, 2024. Applicants must submit a signed statement explaining why transcripts cannot be obtained by the filing date. Extension requests will be granted on a case-by-case basis. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility that all application materials and support documentation be received in a complete and legible form.
Next steps:
Invitations to interview will be sent tentatively between _February 1-9, 2024.
Interviews will be conducted tentatively between February 12-March 1, 2024.
Selected candidates will be notified tentatively between March 4-22, 2024. _
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please send an email to dpw-hr-exams@sfdpw.org
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.