Job Description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a Construction Engineer and/or Inspector, the intern will be responsible for the start up of GSI projects that include the creation of inspector binders, creating pay application spreadsheets, creating project tracking sheets and filling out information gathered from various sources, the reviewing plans and specs, as-builts, quantity take-offs, learning the various PWD apps such as SharePoint and CIPIT. Administration duties include printing plans, tracking information and uploading/updating data into SharePoint and CIPIT.

The intern will gather a good understanding of the Water Department, in particular the Green Stormwater Division. Intern will learn various internal PWD programs, procedures and operations. The intern will work with Green partners such as PWD/Design and their consultants, contractors, testing labs, surveyors & other City departments. Intern will learn about construction means and methods and get field experience.

Essential Functions:

Microsoft Suite (ie. Word and Excel) and Bluebeam. Good understanding of Geometry.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:

- Must be enrolled as a full-time student

- Valid US driver’s license preferred, though a personal vehicle is not required.

Work-Life:

This is a 40 hour a week position with flexible start times between 7:00am & 9:00am. There is some work from home opportunity and if the intern's school schedule allows, the position can be part-time in the fall/winter once the intern returns to school.

Qualifications

Detail oriented, good communication skills, Wants to learn about construction and is able to assist with creating & updating spreadsheets.

Majors : Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Construction Management

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Hourly Rate: $18 Undergraduates, $20 Graduates

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• Transportation : City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

_ *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire_

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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