5382-Student Design Trainee III, Arch, Engr, & PlanningAt — San Francisco Public Works

Opportunity Summary 

San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business. Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced professional engineers, architects, and surveyors while participating in various activities in the assigned discipline.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced professional engineers, architects, and surveyors while participating in various activities in the assigned discipline. Disciplines include: Engineering (Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Structural, Transportation and Water Resources Engineering), Architecture , Construction Management , Project Management, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture. They will gain knowledge skills and abilities applicable to their discipline and area of focus. For example I the Engineer discipline, interns will learn the basic Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and/or transportation); construction, maintenance, and repair methods and procedures; research techniques, report writing, and statistical analysis. Trained on the basic ability and skill to: Prepare engineering designs, plans, details, and drawings manually or using AutoCAD; prepare cost estimates; perform mathematical calculations; gather data for analysis; use engineering computer software; maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of people; communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand, explain, and apply pertinent laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances. For more information browse our internship site here https://sfpublicworks.org/internships and our job description website here https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/.

Opportunity Training 

The intern will be paired with a supervisor and additional professional support at varying job levels throughout the duration of their internship. They will be trained in their respective discipline and area of focus they have been assigned to and in the scope of work they will be expected to perform.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

The interns will receive safety training as part of their orientation. For site specific safety, the interns will receive direct instructions from the site director/manager and/or their supervisor.

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly PayweeklyNo
Program 
Internships
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
20hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing