Engineering Intern

Salary: $21.84 - $26.54 Hourly
Location : 4845 Casa Loma Avenue Yorba Linda, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 181900249
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

This is a part-time position, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. The internship is subject to funding and need. There will be some flexibility with working hours and efforts will be made to accommodate class schedules if applicable.

The position will serve to assist the public works department and engineering division with various functions including administrative processing, permit issuance, plan processing, document management, field assignments, and as needed support. It is anticipated that there will exposure to AutoCAD and capital projects, in addition to the design and construction process where possible.
This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time.
First review of applications will be completed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Examples of Duties

1. Process transportation permits and provides support to encroachment permit issuance
2. AutoCAD tasks
3. Assist at the public counter
4. Perform basic field assignments
5. Assist with development plan processing and various design projects
6. Compose letters and reports as necessary
7. Assist with various administrative duties
8. Perform other related duties as assigned

Desirable Knowledge Skills & Abilities

1. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal, written and graphic form.
2. Ability to perform research and compile statistical information.
3. General knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
4. Ability to understand and interpret City Codes and Engineering Design Standards.
5. Ability to keep accounts and detailed records.
6. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, other agencies and the general public.
7. GIS/AutoCAD experience is desirable.

Other

Minimum Qualifications
Current enrollmentin undergraduate-level or graduate-level classes in a college or university degree program, in engineering, public administration, or related field.

License & Other Requirements
Valid State of California Class C Operator's License.
Exempt/Non-Exempt
This is a non-exempt position. Overtime at the rate of one- and one-half times the hourly rate of the classification is paid for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

Background Check/Physical Exam Individuals selected for employment will be required to take and pass a background check (fingerprinting) for all positions and medical exam for full time and permanent part time positions. The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and physician designated by the City. Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, physical examination and received a final offer letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final date of an examination.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

Disaster Service Worker
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Yorba Linda Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City does not participate in Social Security, but rather provides an alternative retirement benefit in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations. Each part-time employee will automatically be enrolled in an individual MIssionSquare Retirement deferred compensation (retirement) account in which an employee must contribute 3.75% of their gross earnings and the City will contribute an additional 3.75% on behalf of the employee. Part-time employees must also contribute 1.45% of their gross earnings for Medicare coverage. No health or vacation leave benefits are provided to temporary part-time positions. Sick leave is accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Family Act of 2014.
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Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on both the application and the responses to the following supplemental questions. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

To be eligible for this position, you must be currently enrolled in a college or university degree program. Please list the college/university that you are currently enrolled in, and month and year of anticipated graduation.
03

Which of the following best describes your current level in your college or university degree program?

• Freshman (first year)
• Sophomore (second year)
• Junior (third year)
• Senior (fourth year or higher)

04

Please provide a short description of what interests you in this position.
05

Do you possess experience with the following computer applications:

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Word (mail merge)
• Adobe Acrobat (scanning files, editing PDFs)
• Excel (creating spreadsheets)
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

06

Please list your work availability and any scheduling conflicts (provide dates and times)
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