Job Opening:

The Department of Conservation is seeking a dedicated and motivated student to assist in various engineering projects aimed at preserving and enhancing our natural and built environments with DCR's Division of Design & Engineering. These contracted positions offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in construction engineering, facility maintenance, project management, infrastructure management, and design within the realm of conservation.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

Position Information:

Contracted Student Internship: Transportation and Structural

Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA

Start/End Date: 01/12/25-6/21/25

Salary Rate: $24.00 per hour

Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours

Number of Openings: 1 position

Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2024, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

About the Division of Design and Engineering:

Continuing over a century of visionary land stewardship, DCR's Division of Design & Engineering (D&E) collaborates with colleagues within DCR, other agencies, and communities across the state to plan, design, build, and maintain a diversity of outdoor recreational experiences and unique landscapes throughout the Commonwealth. In addition, our staff is responsible for maintaining public infrastructure including dams, seawalls, parkways and park roads, sidewalks and trails, and stormwater systems. This requires employing a diverse range of talent including architects, engineers, landscape architects, planners, tradespeople as well as business, finance and administrative support who work together to support D&E's mission. Our staff is unified by a passion for providing access to high quality public open space and outdoor recreation for all ages and abilities, and strive to improve visitor experience, enhance universal accessibility, and help modernize DCR's facilities and resources to be more carbon neutral, energy independent, and resilient to climate change.

Duties:

• Assisting with reviewing plans, specifications, construction drawings, and cost estimates for transportation engineering contracts or work as well as structural engineering contracts or work.
• Assisting in preparing and reviewing engineering reports.
• Perform calculations such us those related to Engineering problems (construction and maintenance); inspect construction and maintenance work and other related work as required.
• Performing field measurements and/or documenting field conditions for review by engineering staff.
• Participate in Storrow Drive Tunnel Repair Project
• Perform light design work/revision using AutoCAD software with the assistance of Engineering staff.
• Review Engineering plans by using Bluebeam/Adobe-Pro software.
• Perform other engineering tasks as requested by Director of Transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Understanding or interest in general civil engineering and project management.
• Understanding of mechanical systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable public transportation to and from DCR and non-DCR sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in construction engineering, facility maintenance, and infrastructure management.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field of conservation engineering and management.
• Potential for academic credit or professional development opportunities, subject to approval by the intern's educational institution.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.