Civil Engineering Intern (Part-Time)

<div style="text-align: justify"><strong style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u>ABOUT ARCADIA</u></span></strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.</span></div><br><p style="text-align: justify"><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u>ABOUT THE POSITION</u></span></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br>Would you like to work in a professional Engineering environment? Do you have a passion for serving the community? The City of Arcadia is looking for an Engineering Intern with focus to work and learn in the disciplines of transportation, infrastructure, and roadway/streets in the Engineering Division of the Development Services Department. The Engineering Intern will gain valuable experience working alongside the City Engineer or Principal Civil Engineer. </span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Step into a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. As part of our dynamic Engineering team, the selected candidate will contribute to a variety of essential tasks—from updating maps and technical documents using cutting-edge drafting software, to support field investigations and data collection. You’ll help prepare spreadsheets, visual exhibits, and construction drawings, assist with permit processing, and provide friendly, knowledgeable service at our public counter.</span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly and professionally, grasps basic engineering concepts, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">If you're eager to learn, grow, and serve a community that encourages you to <em>Go Above and Beyond</em>, we invite you to apply and be part of something exceptional.</span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; text-align: center"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/5632/jobpostings/image/20250912084131_DSD- Engineering .png" style="width: 822px" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></span></p><br><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><u>DESIRED QUALITIES</u></strong></span></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><div style="text-align: justify">Creative and solution-oriented&nbsp;</div></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><div style="text-align: justify">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</div></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><div style="text-align: justify">Reliable and self-motivated</div></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><div style="text-align: justify">Positive attitude</div></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><div style="text-align: justify">Resourceful</div></li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Focus on transportation, infrastructure and roadway/streets</span></span></div></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)"><em><strong>Note Regarding Hourly Rate: Newly hired candidates typically start at the first step of the range (Step A).&nbsp;</strong></em></span></p><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u>RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES</u></span></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Application Submission Deadline:</strong><strong style="font-weight: 700">&nbsp;</strong>Application filing period will close at&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal">11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><span style="font-style: normal"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%):</strong></span></strong><strong style="font-weight: 700">&nbsp;</strong>Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong><u>DEFINITION</u></strong><br>Under general supervision, to perform a variety of routine administrative and financial duties in support of a City department/division; and to research, write, and present reports and recommendations.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u>SUPERVISION EXERCISED</u></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Exercises no supervision.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong><u>EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES</u></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Perform a wide variety of administrative and financial assignments to assist a City department or division and to receive on-the-job exposure to municipal government issues; depending on assignment, learn to perform various administrative, planning, engineering, police, fire, public works, and recreation tasks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Research, write, and present reports and recommendations on a variety of municipal government topics.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Participate in conducting studies and analyses involving assigned programs and functions concerning policies, practices, procedures, financial resources, facilities, proposals, staffing, requirements for new programs and projects, effectiveness of programs, planning, engineering, police, fire, recreation, capital improvements, economic development, and related matters.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Collect, compile, describe, organize, analyze, interpret, and present data and information related to area and issues under study.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Assist in the coordination of data and materials for the department budget including drafting the budget documents and preparing revisions and calculations.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Consult with businesses, citizens, City personnel, consultants, governmental agencies, and associations to obtain factual information and data.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Participate in conducting departmental and operational audits and inspections.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Perform a variety of clerical or technical tasks in support of City programs; answer phones and assist the public.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Maintain a variety of records and files.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong><u>OTHER JOB RELATED DUTTIES</u></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong><u>JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS</u></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong><u>Knowledge of:</u></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Basic principles of municipal government management and public administration.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Basic budgetary methods and practices.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Research and report preparation methods and procedures.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Modern office procedures, methods and computer software and hardware including management information systems and office automation.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Techniques used in public relations.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Principles of mathematics and statistics.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Safe driving principles and practices.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u><strong>Skill to:</strong></u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software applications.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Operate a motor vehicle safely.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong><u>Ability to:</u></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Learn to interpret the policies and procedures of the assigned department.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Prepare clear and concise reports.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Proofread and detect errors in typing, spelling, grammar, punctuation.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with individuals encountered in the course of work.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u><strong>Experience:</strong></u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">No experience is required.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u><strong>Training:</strong></u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Graduation within the last 12 months or enrollment in a college or university with an emphasis in public administration or a field closely related to the area of assignment.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong><u>License or Certificate:</u></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify"><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u>Special Requirements:</u><u><br></u></span></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><em>Essential duties require the following&nbsp;</em><em>physical skills and work environment:<br></em>Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Some positions (engineering) may require the ability to stand, walk crouch, stoop, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, mechanical, and electrical hazards.<br></span><p style="text-align: justify"><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u>Application:</u></span></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br>A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong><u>The Selection Process:</u></strong><br>Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. &nbsp;Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>Please Note:</strong> <strong>&nbsp;If you have a health or medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief that may require that the City provide you with an accommodation in either the selection process or the performance of your duties, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.</strong></span></p></div>