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Company: City of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon, IL
Job Title: Civil Engineering-Summer Internship
Date Posted: 04/10/2012
Industry: Internship
Summary: CIVIL ENGINEERING – SUMMER INTERNSHIP
City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Job Description:
Employment type: Summer Intern
A Summer Internship opportunity with the City of Mt. Vernon is available to those working towards a degree
in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Management. Summer Internship positions with the City provide
students with an opportunity to gain real-world experience in specific areas of study. Working in a fast-paced,
professional setting provides interns with invaluable experiences applying the knowledge and skills learned through
their education in a Municipal environment.
The successful candidates will assist with City’s Engineering department in performing a variety of engineering tasks
associated with the planning, developing, designing, and managing civil engineering projects. The work related to this
summer internship position will primarily include field assignments for data collection, site reconnaissance, and
construction observation.
The ideal candidate will:
? Be working towards a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Management;
? Have strong problem solving skills;
? Have excellent communication skills, written and verbal;
? Pay strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
? Have the ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel, management and the public.
? Have the ability to self-motivate and work productively with limited supervision.
? Possess reliable transportation to arrive at work on time.
? Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing;
? Have working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Working hours: Monday – Friday (8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.)
Application and release forms, available M-F, 8-5 in the Human Resource Office, 1100 Main Street, Mt. Vernon,
Illinois or on-line at
www.mtvernon.com. $9.00 per hour. Open until filled.
Please send application, release forms, resume and cover letter with work availability identified to:
City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Human Resources Department
1100 Main Street, PO Box 1708
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
3599
 
     
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