Project Intern - Engineering and Public Administration

San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Internship Close Date Until filled Salary $20.24-$24.74 Hourly Additional Questionnaires None About Menlo Park Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts.

Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to just approximately 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles.

The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west.

Menlo Park's climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year.

Menlo Park's residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life.

Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City's numerous parks and recreational facilities.

The City's close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities.

The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by.

These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park's outstanding quality of life.

Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops, restaurants and entertainment, including the Guild Theatre.

Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park's downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike.

Known worldwide as the "Capital of Venture Capital," Menlo Park hosts many venture capital firms and is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley.

Additionally, the city is host to numerous technology and healthcare related companies, including such major employers as Meta (formerly Facebook), SRI International, Pacific Biosciences, Exponent, Grail and Personalis.

Menlo Park is a General Law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government.

The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as members of a variety of advisory commissions and committees.

The municipal government is organized into six operating departments, including Administrative Services, City Manager's Office, Community Development, Library and Community Services, Police, and Public Works.

The City is comprised of approximately 300 employees.

In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area.

Heritage trees, a running fountain, and a duck pond surround City Hall.

The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities, and the Menlo Park Library.

These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for residents, local employees, and visitors.

Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to our downtown area with food and shopping destinations, as well as the Menlo Park Caltrain Station.

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Apply for Job Interested Location 701 Laurel Street Menlo Park, 94025 Description The Public Works Department (Department) is responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving the City's public infrastructure - streets, water, storm, public buildings, the City's fleet, trees, parks, and traffic signals.

The Department also reviews plans and inspects construction of public improvements to serve private residential and commercial development and plans the capital and operating budgets.

The Department is seeking to hire engineering and public administration interns to provide support for several programs as described below: Ideal Candidate Engineering Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Team The CIP Team oversees the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects for the City.

Under the guidance of a project manager or engineer, the intern could expect to support staff in gathering data, developing reports and estimates, reviewing field conditions, developing engineering plans, drafting consultant agreements and assisting with construction inspection and management duties.

The intern may provide aid on various projects related to roadway resurfacing, sidewalk improvements, park upgrades, water and stormwater design, and City facility improvements (buildings and infrastructure) amongst others.

The intern will work closely with engineers, inspectors, and other City Departments to successfully execute project deliverables.

The intern may also engage with external utility agencies and municipalities where required by task.

Duties may include: * Assist engineers with general clerical, administrative, and technical tasks on projects * Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel (including engineering estimates) * Create and edit reports and CAD maps (AutoCAD) * Perform field data collection or investigation and analyses * Check and perform mathematical calculations * Assist with review of consultant proposals, invoices, and submittals (plans and reports) * Assist with drafting plans, specifications, and estimates (PSE) for construction bidding * Assist with drafting construction documents (RFIs, Change Orders, close-out forms, etc.) Assist in public outreach * Attend meetings with project stakeholders (including City departments and agencies) Other projects depending on the intern's time and interests Transportation Team Description The transportation division manages the city's existing transportation infrastructure - traffic signals and streetlights - and delivers new projects to improve travel for people of all ages and abilities.

An intern on this team could expect to work on projects to enhance crosswalks, design new bike lanes, conduct corridor studies, coordinate with the capital improvement team on repaving and sidewalk projects, work closely with other department teams such as the streets maintenance team, work with the community on traffic calming projects, respond to resident requests, and review new private development applications to ensure their impacts on the transportation system are minimized.

Strong communications skills - in person and in writing - are critical on this team to engage effectively with community members, stakeholders and regional partners like Samtrans, Caltrain, and Caltrans.

Duties may include: * Assist project managers with general clerical, administrative, and technical tasks for transportation projects * Assist with citywide signage and striping program, including field investigations, roadway striping design, signage and striping inventory, creating work orders and inputting data into a GIS database * Collect, process and record field data; perform field inspections; prepare technical reports, cost estimates and cost-benefit calculations regarding existing and proposed traffic control devices * Assist with traffic engineering studies such as field surveys, counts and delay studies.

* Assist in the preparation of grant applications, attend and prepare information for City Commissions and City Council * Assist the Transportation Systems Management Coordinator in promoting commute alternatives such as carpooling, public transportation, walking, biking and telecommuting including record keeping, survey work, and distribution of commute alternative information * Update the City's Vistro Model * Update the City's Traffic Signal Equipment Inventory Database and the City's Traffic Signal Timing Sheets * Perform intersection Level of Service analyses and review signal timings using the Synchro and SimTraffic Traffic Signal Optimization Software * Assist with Streetlight analyses * Assist in writing instructions, procedures, guides, and manuals to describe and improve administrative, technological, and operational methods and systems.

* Investigating resident and community concerns * Compiling and organizing data or documents * Assist in other areas such as internal and external communication and public outreach * Document imaging and electronic document filing * Supporting public outreach events Land Development Team Description The Land Development Team is responsible for review of development projects for compliance with city standards, ordinances, permits, regulations and statutes.

An intern on this team could expect to support staff in gathering data, developing reports, and providing assistance on various projects such as C.3 regulated projects, green infrastructure design guide, stormwater annual report and other projects as needed.

The intern will work closely with other engineers, public works inspectors, and interact directly with other agencies and the public.

Duties may include: * Organize, produce, and maintain records and process forms including reports specific to the stormwater annual report * Independently prepare and update a variety of forms, guidelines and worksheets relating to * the Municipal Regional Permit / Stormwater C.3 and C.6 handbooks and green infrastructure ordinance * Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel * Perform field data collection or investigation and analyses * Check and perform mathematical calculations * Conduct surveys * Compile and organize data * Attend meetings * Assist in public outreach Public Administration Business Services Team The Business Services is responsible for procurement, budget planning, water billing services, public outreach/marketing needs and administrative support for the Public Works Department.

Duties may include: * Conduct research to analyze government operations and procedures * Assist with budget planning and tracking * Assist with the development of public outreach and marketing materials * Organize, produce, and maintain records and process forms including reports specific to the administrative needs of the department * Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel * Attend meetings Minimum Qualifications Engineering: Applicants must be in the process of earning an undergraduate (junior or senior) or master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field or within one (1) year after graduation.

Public Administration: Applicants must be in the process of earning an undergraduate (junior or senior) or master's degree in public administration, or a related field or within one (1) year after graduation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Effective verbal and written communication skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications * Ability to plan, organize and coordinate workload * Ability to work independently and within teams * Ability to learn new information quickly * Exhibit a positive attitude and flexibility in accepting assignments * Flexibility to take on various tasks * Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, and engineering concepts are preferred but not required Benefits This is a non-benefited temporary position.

Hours of work are flexible and can be designed around course work requirements.

There is a possibility for a hybrid work schedule, with some remote work.

A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year (July 1 through June 30) and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law.

Special Instructions Please add the following information to your application: * Cover letter * Resume * Copy of college (unofficial) transcript The City will review all applications and interview selected applicants.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement.

The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees.

We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Please contact Human Resources at or prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a reference check, criminal conviction history questionnaire, and Department of Justice fingerprinting.

Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S.

Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.