Internship - Department of Transportation

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 vacancy for the Internship position with the Pavement Engineering group.

Pavement/Bridge/ADA Curb Ramps Engineering plays a critical role in the maintenance and rehabilitation of approximately 2,512 miles of pavement citywide, overseeing the maintenance of approximately 250 bridges, and over 24,000 curb ramps.

Intern for the Infrastructure Management Division, Pavement Engineering group will assist in delivering the City’s annual pavement capital improvement projects for the arterial streets & collector streets in San Jose. Tasks and assignments could include, but are not limited to, assisting with planning, design review, data collection, analysis for:

•    Quantification of future ADA ramp projects & paving projects
•    Reviewing construction documents for active paving and ADA curb ramp projects
•    GIS data management for future pavement projects, ADA curb ramp assets, PCI data and other miscellaneous layers.
•    Collecting public outreach information for future construction activities
•    Investigating public concerns relevant to road conditions & ADA curb ramp conditions


 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. 
 
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the state of California may be required in performing job duties.

 

Other Qualifications

Availability of up to 20 hours per week is preferred, though actual hours may vary based on business needs. This role includes up to two days of in-person work at the San Jose Mabury Yard, as needed. This position requires proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Additionally, proficiency in the following skills is desirable: ArcGIS, CAD, mapping tools, as well as the ability to speak and/or write any of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin), Tagalog/Filipino, Korean.

Strong applicants will be organized; possess excellent analytical skills; hold strong verbal and written communication skills; be comfortable working with diverse communities; and be able to travel to off-site locations for outreach and field research.


Selection Process: 
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jasmine Medrano at jasmine.medrano@sanjoseca.gov.

About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.