Civil Engineering Unpaid Intern

Job Description

The Position

The City of Riverside Public Works Department is accepting applications for two (2) unpaid, part-time Civil Engineering Interns for the 2026/2027 school year or Summer 2027.

The Public Works Department internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in local government, public service, and community engagement. Interns work to support records review, field observations, design plans, and report preparation while learning about maintenance of street infrastructure.

Work Performed

Examples of Duties:

• Conduct field observations and evaluations
• Prepare Signing & Striping traffic design plans using AutoCADD software
• Conduct traffic collision analysis by extracting reports from Crossroads Database software
• Traffic Count Data Extraction from Traffic Studies
• Update existing Master Condition of Approval List for Development Projects
• Update and scan X and XL design plans on city website
• Create Master Conditions of Approval Special Events Table
• Support team responsible for preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates to procure contractors for the construction and maintenance of existing street infrastructure including asphalt roadway surface, concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, and ADA pedestrian ramps
• Track and manage the records for completed projects

Qualifications

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Must be a current junior or senior undergraduate student in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• Coursework in Calculus, Survey, Geotechnology, Highway Design, and/or Transportation
• Experience using AutoCAD or GIS
• Proficient using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• California Baptist University students are a plus

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Application
2)Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the department with the posted internship opportunity. Please be prepared to bring a copy of your resume, reference list and unofficial transcripts, should you be invited to interview.

If selected, a condition of the unpaid intern assignment will be to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to the start date.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability recruiting accommodation in the assessment process to contract the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Volunteer

The position of volunteer is unpaid and not entitled to receive benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific