ENGINEERING INTERN

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Infrastructure engineering and construction staff provides structural maintenance and inspection services throughout the City of Milwaukee, including the design, project management, inspection, and evaluation of 180 bridge structures, 200 buildings, over 1,400 miles of paved streets, and over 2,400 miles of sewers. 

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Engineering Intern position is a fixed-term role within the City of Milwaukee. Engineering Interns may work during the summer and/or year-round and are eligible to apply for transfer/promotional opportunities prior to completion of the internship.

Engineering Interns assist engineers, architects, engineering technicians, and public works inspectors with various engineering and construction inspection tasks.

Engineering Interns could be assigned to any of the following DPW sections: Environmental Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Construction, Structural Design, or Architecture.

• Assist engineers with record keeping, design plans, specifications, and field inspections.
• Assist engineering technicians with field work and record keeping.
• Assist Department of Public Works (DPW) inspectors with project inspections and record keeping.
• Input data to maintain the City of Milwaukee Road Life files.
• Assist in the distribution of notices to property owners around construction sites.
• Assist engineers with the review of televised sewer exams.
• Assist engineers with sewer and stormwater management calculations.
• Assist field technicians with outfall testing, smoke and dye testing, and sanitary flow monitoring.
• Conduct traffic counts and/or complete streets activities.
• Assist with the collection of traffic data, including signing and marking.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Must be able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds of equipment or materials.
• Ability To walk long distances.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.

The required pre-employment medical tests include:

• Physical Exam
• Audiogram
• Vision

1. Current enrollment as a sophomore or higher in an accredited college or university in pre-civil engineering, construction management, civil engineering, architecture or a closely related program.
2. Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.   

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Experience using ArcGIS, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of methods used in roadway and underground utilities construction.

Technical

• Knowledge of engineering analysis and design methods.
• Knowledge of mathematics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics.
• Ability to make accurate calculations.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software and the Internet.
• Ability to use measurement tools related to surveying and checking transfer of line and grade, including tape measures, measuring wheels, string lines, and levels.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related documents. 

Customer Service and Communication 

• Written communication skills to produce correspondence and reports.
• Verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and the public.
• Ability to communicate professionally, develop and maintain strong working relationships and function as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one's own.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Ability to follow through on assignments and long-term projects.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and a strong sense of integrity.
• Ability to organize assignments and manage time to complete tasks based on departmental deadlines.
• Critical thinking, including analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated proofreading skills.
• Professional, dependable, flexible, and adaptable.
• Detail and quality-oriented.
• Honesty and the ability to use City resources responsibly.

The current wage rate (PR 9PN) is $20.54 per hour and the resident incentive wage rate for City of Milwaukee residents is $21.36 per hour.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. 

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. Applications will be accepted and interviews held in 2026 as often as necessary to meet the City's needs. Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. Employment may be possible immediately following the examination, provided positions are available at that time. The names of successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list in a rank determined by the final grade without reference to the date of the examination. The names of candidates who pass all phases of the selection process may remain on an eligible list resulting from a continuous examination for up to six months.

• Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations, call 414.286.3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.