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Engineer Intern Trainee - CIP (Technical Services Division Water Resources)

Hillsborough County Government
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Job Overview

Performs engineering work under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, investigating, evaluating, planning, computer modeling, designing, constructing, managing, or inspecting public infrastructure projects.
Salary
$50,668 -$81,099
Ideal Candidate
Hillsborough County Water Resources Department is seeking an Engineer Intern - Trainee to manage the development, design, and construction of potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water projects. The ideal candidate must be qualified to practice as an Engineer Intern - Trainee in the applicable discipline in the State of Florida. The Ideal Candidate must be able to pass the FE Exam and obtain their Engineer Intern Certification within 6 months of hire. The candidate should be familiar with Hillsborough County technical specifications and standard project management principles.  The candidate should be able to demonstrate attention to detail and be proficient in both oral and written communication and be available to support non-scheduled emergency repairs to water and wastewater infrastructure. This position may require after-hour and weekend work.
Core Competencies
  • Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
  • Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
  • Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
  • Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Tier 1 (Trainee)

Pay Band: Professional
Pay Grade: CNUPR.4 ($50,668.80 - $81,099.20)
Tier 2

Pay Band: Professional
Pay Grade: CNUPR.5 ($55,744.00 - $89,190.40)
Tier 3

Pay Band: Professional
Pay Grade: CNUPR.6 ($61,339.20 - $98,134.40)
Job Distinctions

This is an Engineer Trainee level position. The work is of a training nature, developing fundamental work skills through assignments covering all primary engineering functions in the department.
Job Distinctions

Applies standard engineering techniques to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment and exercises independent judgment and discretion in writing technical reports, assigning and coordinating work assignments and using field sampling equipment.
Job Distinctions

Applies criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects, and exercises independent judgment and discretion in writing technical reports, assigning and coordinating work assignments and using field sampling equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
  • Shadowing senior staff members, asking questions, and assisting wherever possible.
  • Understanding project requirements and completing all duties assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Raising concerns and requesting clarifications where appropriate to further the learning experience of engineering practices and the engineering profession.
  • Performs entry-level technical engineering work in a project management role within an engineering work group and/or performs technical review or design work of similar responsibility.
  • Becomes familiar with engineering knowledge and skills in a specific area of planning, design, or construction management; applies standard techniques and procedures as directed in performing a task or sequence of tasks for public infrastructure projects.
  • Under the direction of a supervisor or manager, reviews the work of engineering consultants engaged in planning survey, design, review, construction, operations, maintenance, and administration of engineering projects, programs, or systems.
  • Under the direction of a supervisor or manager, performs design tasks using current principles and practices of engineering; prepares project documents; performs construction observation; completes cost analyses, site plan reviews, feasibility studies, planning activities; and coordinates with others.
  • Assists with preparation of schedules and budgets for projects.
  • Assists with the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for road, bridge, potable water, sanitary sewage, and drainage construction.
  • Reviews surveys required for the design or construction of projects under the direction of a supervisor or manager.
  • Analyzing data and writing reports according to specifications
  • Compiling reports and data for other staff members and stakeholders
Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
  • Develops engineering knowledge and skills in a specific area of planning, design, or construction management; evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for public infrastructure projects; collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments; works on projects or portions of larger projects.
  • Performs design tasks using current principles and practices of engineering; prepares project documents; develops specifications; performs computer modeling; conducts research and investigations.
  • Performs construction observation to determine compliance with specifications and approved design plans.
  • Receives instructions pertaining to specific project objectives; Addresses unconventional and complex problems and proposes solutions. 
  • Assigns tasks and coordinates work of Engineering Technicians and Engineering Associates; assists in developing and analyzing project schedules and budget requirements.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
  • Develops engineering knowledge and skills in a specific area of planning, design, or construction management; evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for public infrastructure projects; collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments; works on projects or portions of larger projects.
  • Performs design tasks using current principles and practices of engineering; prepares project documents; develops specifications; performs computer modeling; conducts research and investigations.
  • Performs construction observation to determine compliance with specifications and approved design plans.
  • Receives instructions pertaining to specific project objectives; Addresses unconventional and complex problems and proposes solutions. 
  • Assigns tasks and coordinates work of Engineering Technicians and Engineering Associates; assists in developing and analyzing project schedules and budget requirements.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Job Specifications

  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Superb time management and professionalism.
  • A growth mindset and willingness to accept criticism and a commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Highly observant, willing to assist wherever possible, and eager to readily engage with Engineers outside of their area of specialization.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
  • Skill in the use of a computer and related software.
  • Ability to learn and utilize computer applications for engineering modeling, design, drafting, and mapping.
Job Specifications

  • Knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of engineering.
  • Knowledge of computer modeling and computer aided drafting and mapping software and applications.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
  • Knowledge of field testing, sampling and investigative techniques and procedures.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Skill in science and mathematics.
  • Skill in determining and interpreting scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Skill in decision making and problem solving.
  • Skill in the use of a computer and related software.
  • Ability to develop and utilize computer applications for engineering modeling, design, drafting, and mapping.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in writing technical reports and perform engineering calculations.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in assigning and coordinating work assignments.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in using field sampling equipment.
  • Ability to follow and provide oral and written directions.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
Job Specifications

  • Knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of engineering.
  • Knowledge of computer modeling and computer aided drafting and mapping software and applications.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
  • Knowledge of field testing, sampling and investigative techniques and procedures.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Skill in science and mathematics.
  • Skill in determining and interpreting scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Skill in decision making and problem solving.
  • Skill in the use of a computer and related software.
  • Ability to develop and utilize computer applications for engineering modeling, design, drafting, and mapping.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in writing technical reports and perform engineering calculations.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in assigning and coordinating work assignments.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in using field sampling equipment.
  • Ability to follow and provide oral and written directions.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
Physical Requirements

  • Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
  • May require standing for long periods of time.
  • Requires close vision.
Work Category
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Physical Requirements

  • Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
  • May require standing for long periods of time.
  • Requires close vision.
Work Category
  • Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Physical Requirements

  • Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
  • May require standing for long periods of time.
  • Requires close vision.
Work Category
  • Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Minimum Qualifications Required

A 4-year Bachelor of Science degree from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program, or ETAC/ABET accredited engineering technology program, or Florida Board of Professional Engineers Board approved equivalent education, in the relevant field of Engineering.
 
Minimum Qualifications Required

  • Must be certified by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers to practice as an Engineer Intern. To be eligible to be certified as an Engineer Intern in Florida, a candidate must have earned a Board-approved bachelor’s degree and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Minimum Qualifications Required

  • Qualified to practice as an Engineer Intern in the applicable discipline in the State of Florida; and
  • Four years of demonstrated active engineering experience.
  • Must meet all the eligibility requirements to apply and sit for the NCEES PE exam or obtain license by endorsement.
NOTE:
  1. Those hired into Tier 1 of the Engineer Intern classification must pass their FE Exam and obtain their Engineer Intern Certification within 12 months of hire, failing which the employee may be terminated for cause. Upon obtaining the Engineer Intern certificate, the employee will be promoted to Tier 2.
  2. Employees in the Intern classification (Tier 2 and Tier 3) will have eight years from the date of their Engineer Intern Certification to obtain their Professional Engineer license. Failure to obtain the Professional Engineer license within this time frame shall result in reclassification of their position to an Engineering Associate (Tier 3 or Tier 4, respectively).
  3. Employees in this classification (Tier2) that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier (Tier 3) will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.