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Summer Internship in Community Projects Review Unit Civil Engineer
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Position Number: 5977263
Location: San Jose, CA
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Summer Internship in Community Projects Review Unit Civil Engineer

Valley Water

Salary: $26.31 Hourly

Job Type: Internship/Temporary Worker

Job Number: 00244-SI

Location: CA, CA

Department: Watersheds Summer Internship Program

Closing: 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Summer Internship in Community Projects Review Unit - Civil Engineer

Location: Valley Water Headquarters (5750 Almaden Expy. San Jose, CA)

1 Internship Available!

OVERVIEW

Do you want to make a difference in your community while also gaining priceless career experience? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the water industry? If so, a summer internship with Valley Water may be the best choice for you! Come apply your talents to help secure safe and clean water for a healthy environment.

Our Commitment:

Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

About Next Gen Career Pathway's Summer Internships:

Our popular internship program provides excellent opportunities to explore your chosen career path, develop industry specific skills and knowledge, and increase your professional network! As part of the Valley Water community, you get an insider's perspective on the way we work and the impact we are able to make. The Summer 2025 Internship Program will provide interns with training and experience leveraging collaboration tools while either working on-site or hybrid. Summer Interns will be given one-on-one mentorship, professional development training and an hourly pay of $26.31. At the end of the program interns are to prepare and present a Capstone presentation to share their experience and achievements.

About The Community Projects Review Unit:

Valley Water manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, 108 miles of levees, 393 acres of groundwater recharge facilities, 140 miles of water transmission pipelines, three water treatment plants, three pump stations and 278 miles of stream channels. To protect these assets, the Community Projects Review Unit administers the Water Resources Protection Ordinance using the Water Resources Protection Manual, provides cost-sharing for good neighbor fencing, facilitates land use transactions and joint use agreements, and offers technical assistance to land use agencies for applying Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams.

The Community Projects Review Unit is responsible for administering the permitting process for projects impacting Valley Water's right-of-way and facilities per the Water Resources Protection Ordinance. This unit also implements the Underground Service Alert program, investigates encroachments, facilitates Valley Water's review and comments to land development proposals, updates Valley Water's land right maps, and disseminates water resources and creek stewardship knowledge in response to public inquires.

INTERNSHIP LOCATION STATUS: This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite. For hybrid work, intern must perform their work in the state of California within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in (San Jose, California) by their start date.

Required License or Certificate

WE LOOK FOR INTERNS WHO ARE:

Students pursuing a degree in civil engineering or a related field.
Interested in applying engineering principles and practices to solve water resource and infrastructure challenges.
Interested in researching and reviewing construction plans, specifications, and engineering documents as they relate to the creeks, pipelines, and facilities managed by Valley Water.
Able to analyze, interpret, and summarize technical data and engineering information effectively.
Proficient in performing engineering and statistical calculations to support project evaluations and decision-making.
Capable of making sound, independent decisions within established guidelines and best engineering practices.
Possesses knowledge of office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communicators with the ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

AS AN INTERN YOU WILL:

Participate in biweekly learning sessions held every other Friday alongside fellow interns, focusing on elevating career readiness and cultivating professional development skills.
Assist with reviewing and commenting on development projects, civil drawings, and hydraulic analyses to support Valley Water's planning efforts.
Research property records and identify appropriate permit conditions to ensure compliance with Valley Water's interests.
Assist with evaluating environmental assessments for potential impacts on Valley Water infrastructure and resources.
Assist with preparing written correspondence and communicating with internal staff, external agencies, and the public.
Assist with supporting Valley Water's Underground Service Alert Program and responding to public records requests.
Assist with reading and interpreting flood maps to provide information to the public.
Assist with preparing documents related to land rights, joint-use agreements, and infrastructure protection.
Participate in site visits to obtain a more holistic understanding of Valley Water's operations.

Selection Process

ELIGIBILITY:

The Summer Internship Program is open to undergraduate & graduate students who are third year and above enrolled in a college/university for Fall 2025.

Pass a pre-employment screening process, including a background check.
Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start of assignment.
Can work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Summer Internship Program

May 27 - August 15, 2025 (Semester Students)
June 16 - September 5, 2025 (Quarter Students)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

We will be accepting applications from February 3rd through February 17, 2025. You will need to provide the following with the online application:

Fully completed online Employment Application with all required questions answered. We are very interested in learning about your previous work experience, school projects, volunteer events and/or extracurricular activities.
Complete the supplemental questions in the job application with detail and honesty. These questions will help us get to know you better. Please tailor your answer to the specific internship you are applying for. Do not indicate "see resume" as a response to any of the questions.
Resumes and cover letters are optional but are helpful and appreciated by the Managers reviewing the applications.
Interns who have participated in the Valley Water's Summer Internship Program in past years are not eligible to apply.

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvwd/jobs/4817710/summer-internship-in-community-projects-review-unit-civil-engineer