City of San Mateo Public Works Intern Job Announcement

The Public Works Department at the City of San Mateo has an opportunity for up to three (3) interns who will assist on various municipal projects. Positions are considered for the following fields of interest:

• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – Civil engineering majors with an interest in capital improvement projects, design of civil infrastructure, and construction delivery procedures. Assist with project standards, standard specifications and drawings, CAD drafting, plan review, construction cost estimates, data collection and analysis.

• Transportation Planning/Traffic Engineering – Civil engineering majors with an interest in parking, transportation, and traffic engineering. Assist with creating parking zone signage, mapping, program evaluations, document organization and filing, field data collection and analysis, traffic studies, and plan reviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS Candidate or MA/MS Candidate in civil engineering or related field as described above is highly desirable

• Strong analytical, writing, research, and verbal skills; effective written and oral communication

• Valid California Driver’s License (Class C)

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an official City of San Mateo employment application and

supplemental questionnaire on-line on CalOpps.org by April 21, 2023 or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever occurs

first.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

1) Please submit a cover letter discussing your interest and experience as it relates to this position.

2) Explain why you would like to join the City of San Mateo.

Please see Calopps link below for the application process: 

Intern for Department of Public Works - Engineering | CalOpps

The deadline for applications is April 21, 2023