Design and Construction Intern Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/trimet/jobs/newprint/4829307) Apply  Design and Construction Intern Salary See Position Description Location Suite 700, OR Job Type Non-Union Temporary Job Number 25-00038 Department Engineering & Construction Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits Description This is a chance to work on the Blue Line Station Rehabilitation program (BLSR): this program includes the design and construction of renovations of the original Max Stations that began service in the 1980's. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to work on Rail Crossing Safety Enhancements (RCSE): a program that includes safety enhancements for all modes of transportation with a heavy focus on pedestrian safety (lighting, signage, walkway channelization, pedestrian signal flashers, and other civil improvements). TriMet's Internships are excellent opportunities to build skills, gain experience, develop connections with industry professionals and develop work samples for a portfolio. Relevant experience is useful, but most important is a willingness and excitement to learn. This Internship is performed in-person. Applicants must be available to work in-person in the Portland Metro region of Oregon. This posting will close February 28th, 2025 at 5pm PST or when a candidate is selected. Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required. Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings. Essential Functions + Conceptualize urban design relationships between project components and related adopted land use in Portland and surrounding areas. + Participate in conceptual design meetings. Help our team on creative problem solving tasks. + Assisting in organized and research plausible adaptive reuses + Assist in preparations for community outreach events. + Track geometry and condition testing + Perform elementary engineering and urban design assignments + Compile and analyze Data. + Perform design computations + Prepare engineering and urban design concept plans + Review assigned work plans + Estimate time and materials to complete orders + Complete Orders + Shadow and help staff during project meetings Position Requirements + Must be a current or incoming Junior or Senior working on a college degree in a related field (Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning and design), or a recent Graduate within the last 12 months . + Must be computer literate (strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and have experience in AutoCAD software. Experience with In-design, Adobe creative suite, infraworks, bluebeam, and other design software desirable, but not required. + Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Self-direction, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet weekly deadlines. + Must be flexible with a desire to work with multiple stakeholders on complex projects in a fast paced environment. Selection Criteria Type of Position / Grade / FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time (40 hours/week), Temporary. Internships will run May/June through August/September. Wage Interns will be paid $21/hour Selection Process Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of: 1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume) 2. Panel Interview Supplemental Information Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each. If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission. If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation. TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. ADA Statement As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work. If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.