Civil Engineering Intern

 The Village of Northbrook is hiring an Engineer Intern in the Public Works Department. The Engineer Intern performs semi-professional engineering work, such as assisting with surveying, inspections, calculations, technical drafting and graphics, preparing various engineering documents, data verification, as well as minor office work and assistance with inspectors, as directed by the Village Engineer. Essential duties and responsibilities included, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting in surveying and data collection, ability to perform simple research including performing engineering calculations and field measurements.
• Assisting with filing, records, drafting and assorted documentation.
• Performing simple engineering inspections on underground utility installations and driveway, sidewalk or other pavement related improvements.
• Assisting in drafting detailed construction drawings, graphs, charts and exhibits as directed. Drafts topographical profiles, related maps and specifications sheets used in planning and construction of roads, sidewalks, flood control, drainage and other civil engineering projects.
• Assisting in the plotting of maps and charts showing profiles and cross sections, indicating relation of topographical contours and elevations to building, retaining walls, overhead power lines and other structures.

This position requires a High School diploma or general education degree (GED), supplemented by college level coursework in engineering or a related field. Qualified candidates must be able to communicate effectively and professionally, to work independently and efficiently, and to exercise considerable initiative. The hourly rate for this position is $17.00. Working hours will be approximately 40 hours per week.