Engineering Trainee - Department of Transportation

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.

This internship will be with the Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) division whose main goal is to operate and maintain the City’s transportation infrastructure that promotes a safe, cost-effective, efficient, multimodal, and environmentally sound transportation infrastructure system.

Within the Infrastructure Maintenance division, the position will be specifically with the Sanitary & Storm Sewer Maintenance Section. The Engineering Trainee will work out of the Mabury Yard (1404 Mabury Road, San Jose, CA 95133) to support day-to-day operations of the Sewer Engineering Group. The Engineering Trainee will learn to collect data to solve engineering problems and to work in a structural team environment.

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill one (1) Engineering Trainee vacancy in the Infrastructure Maintenance division. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Responsibilities of Engineering Trainees may include, but are not limited to, assisting with the following:

• Maintaining engineering data from the City's various maintenance databases (upkeep of database, entering new inventory, history, and condition information)
• Perform field investigations and inspections including taking pictures, field measurements, and recording observation to support engineering or maintenance staff
• Researching as-built plans, engineering records, and right of way records
• Read and interpret engineering plans
• Support day-to-day maintenance activities, data analysis, mapping and application support for GIS needs
• Assist in the collection, management, and maintenance of geographic data (both spatial and attribute) pertaining to a variety of Sanitary and Storm Sewer maintenance related needs
• Support Engineering staff with technical and data as required
• Perform additional sub-professional duties as needed 

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of high school, General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate and current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience: No minimum requirement.
• Acceptable Substitutions: None.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

• Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Constructive Energies: A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others
• Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
• Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

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. 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.

RESOURCES: If you need assistance with the online application system, please contact Human Resources (either by phone or in person). If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, there are computers for your use in the lobby of Human Resources.

City of San José - Human Resources

200 East Santa Clara Street

4th Floor, Tower

San Jose, CA 95113

Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

(408) 535-1285

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Keana Tran at Keana.Tran@sanjoseca.gov.