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Intern (Civil Engineer, Public Works)

City of Dothan
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This position may be considered for full-time employment.

If you are interested in the Intern (Civil Engineer, Dothan Utilities), you must apply for it separately.


 

Pay Rates vary:

$21.40/hour for Freshmen and Sophomores

$28.53/hour for Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates (within the last 12 months) and returning City of Dothan interns.

 

This is an INTERNSHIP position and ALL applicants must be registered full time students and/or post graduate students within the last twelve months to apply. 

The Internship Program is designed to be mutually beneficial for the student and the City of Dothan, and while the City considers this program a part of the overall workforce planning system, there can be NO guarantee of full-time employment at the end of the internship.  Funding for this program will be determined annually.

 

The student internship position is a twelve (12) week assignment designed to enrich students through employment opportunities with the City of Dothan. 

 

The intern will complete assigned tasks including, but not limited to, providing program or project support which may include the collection and analysis of data, creation and formal presentations of drafts, reports, proposals, charts, testing results and other engineering related documentation.  The intern will operate under close supervision of a designated supervisor.

 

Major Duties

 

  • Assists onsite with survey crew learning surveying techniques, determining property and easement boundaries, laying out projects, and downloading information into CAD and GIS.

 

  • Assists with CAD/GIS personnel learning how the data collected in the field is converted into AutoCAD, used for design, and developed into construction plans.

 

  • Assists with inputting data into the GIS system for upkeep of the system; easements, final plats, and construction as-builts will be input to update the computer system.

 

  • Works with engineering personnel learning project design, construction plans review, construction inspection, and other engineering tasks.


 

  • Works with the traffic division collecting traffic data, analyzing intersections and roadways, and other traffic engineering tasks.


 

  • Identifies locations and installs markers on curb inlets throughout the City. 


 

  • Keeps record where each new marker is installed and checks the condition of markers previously installed. 


 

  • Inspects sidewalks in certain subdivisions for ADA compliance and damage. 


 

  • Keeps record of each deficiency and its location.


 

  • Travels to specific locations to count and analyze vehicle and pedestrian movements.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

 

  • Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

 

  • Knowledge of basic civil (or related) engineering principles and practices.

 

  • Knowledge of surveying principles and practices.

 

  • Knowledge of city codes and standards.

 

  • Knowledge of the methods, technology, equipment, and material used in construction projects.

 

  • Knowledge of basic project management principles.

 

  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards associated with the work.

 

  • Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.

 

  • Knowledge of computer and job-related software programs.

 

  • Skill in the development and review of engineering plans.

 

  • Skill in the management and oversight of construction projects.

 

  • Skill in interpersonal relations.

 

  • Skill in oral and written communication.

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

 

The Supervisor assigns work in terms of general and detailed instructions. The supervisor checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results.

 

GUIDELINES

 

Guidelines include city codes and ordinances, Basic Principles and Practices of Civil (or related) Engineering and Construction, ADA requirements, ALDOT specifications, and department and city policies and procedures.  These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. 



 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

 

  • The work consists of varied engineering, data collection and analysis, and project management duties.  The variety of projects and changing priorities contribute to the complexity of the position.

 

  • The purpose of this position is to assist in performing basic engineering duties in support of city projects. Successful performance contributes to a well-maintained and regulatory compliant city infrastructure.

 

CONTACTS

                                                                      

  • Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, architects, designers, contractors, vendors, builders, elected and appointed officials, and members of the public.

 

  • Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, and to justify matters.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

  • The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

 

  • The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and occasional cold or inclement weather. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

 

None.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and 

 

  • Minimum twenty-four (24) credit hours from an accredited* college or university completed by the end of Spring 2026 semester (currently enrolled or within 12 months), in pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, and

 

  • A 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better GPA on all completed coursework (provide the last grade report OR a copy of your transcript); and

 

  • Prior work experience, community involvement, or participation in extra-curricular activities.

 

*Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Possession of a valid driver license and acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)

 

  • An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

 

  • Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12).

 

  • Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards which include drug/alcohol testing.

 

Application / Examination

 

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application.  This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

 

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

 

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer