Engineer Intern

Job Distinctions

Applies standard engineering techniques to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment and exercises independent judgment and discretion in writing technical reports, assigning and coordinating work assignments and using field sampling equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Develops engineering knowledge and skills in a specific area of planning, design, or construction management; evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for public infrastructure projects; collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments; works on projects or portions of larger projects.
• Performs design tasks using current principles and practices of engineering; prepares project documents; develops specifications; performs computer modeling; conducts research and investigations.
• Performs construction observation to determine compliance with specifications and approved design plans.
• Receives instructions pertaining to specific project objectives; Addresses unconventional and complex problems and proposes solutions. 
• Assigns tasks and coordinates work of Engineering Technicians and Engineering Associates; assists in developing and analyzing project schedules and budget requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of engineering.
• Knowledge of computer modeling and computer aided drafting and mapping software and applications.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
• Knowledge of field testing, sampling and investigative techniques and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in science and mathematics.
• Skill in determining and interpreting scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in the use of a computer and related software.
• Ability to develop and utilize computer applications for engineering modeling, design, drafting, and mapping.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in writing technical reports and perform engineering calculations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in assigning and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in using field sampling equipment.
• Ability to follow and provide oral and written directions.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
• May require standing for long periods of time.
• Requires close vision.

Work Category

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Must be certified by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers to practice as an Engineer Intern. To be eligible to be certified as an Engineer Intern in Florida, a candidate must have earned a Board-approved bachelor’s degree and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.