GIS / Environmental Science / Engineering Intern- Jamestown RI

Title – The Public Works Department for The Town of Jamestown Environmental Science, GIS, or Engineering Student Internship

Location: Jamestown RI

Paid/Unpaid: $12 – $15 per hour

Posted on: May 14, 2012

Apply by date: Accepting rolling applications until position is filled

Start Date: June 2012

Hours:  35 hrs/week

Summary of position:

The Public Works Department for The Town of Jamestown is offering an Environmental Science, GIS, or Engineering Student (undergraduate or graduate status) an internship for the summer of 2012.  This position will provide an opportunity for a motivated student to gain experience in their field, determine if that have an interest in a particular focus, and create a network of professional contacts.   This position will assist the Town Engineer and GIS Specialist in performing several tasks associated with the operation of sanitary sewer, potable water, and stormwater systems throughout the Town of Jamestown.  This position will be responsible for collecting field data, inspecting sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure, maintenance of data collectors and updates to the Town’s GIS Database.

Qualifications:

The preferred candidate has a background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Science and Management, or Civil Engineering.  The Candidate must be a self starter, goal and detail oriented and familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.  The Applicant should be able to demonstrate a basic understand of open channel and storm water hydraulics.  Experience in collecting field data (GPS), computer mapping (GIS) and design of stormwater and sewer collections systems is a plus.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, e-mail your resume to Justin Jobin at [email protected]