Fort Collins Utilities Stormwater Engineering Internship (unpaid)

JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an unpaid internship assisting Stormwater Engineering with their efforts to document past floods

LOCATION
• 700 Wood Street (USC-Utilities Service Center)

PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
As the Stormwater Engineering Intern you will gain experience in project layout, communications with multiple
disciplines, and ArcGIS. The project includes organizing, cataloging, and geo-referencing photos from past
flood events. The project will consist of meeting with multiple City departments (Capital Improvements, Streets,
Natural Areas, etc.) to collect photos then organizing, cataloging and uploading the photos into GIS.

EXPECTATIONS
• Strong writing, communication, research skills and professional presence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and internet search engines.
• Responsible, organized, detail-oriented, motivated and creative with the ability to work independently
and multi-task.
• Interest in GIS, Water Resources, Floodplain, Natural Areas

TIME COMMITMENT AND AVAILABILITY

• Fall Semester (based on CSU calendar). Other options are also available.
• A computer workstation with GIS will be available at 700 Wood St during working hours (8-5 M-F), the
actual work times are flexible with your schedule.
• 8-10 hours per week

BENEFITS TO INTERN
• Working for a good cause!
• Valuable learning opportunity with ArcGIS
• Development of project design and management skills.
• Interactions with multiple City disciplines
• Access to City personal and professional development opportunities.
• Access to City application system and select internal opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the Fort Collins Stormwater Engineering Internship:
1. Login or sign up in the City’s volunteer system, Engage: engage.fcgov.com/D/u/ .
2. Complete your profile, including: full address, date of birth, availability and emergency contact
information.
3. Fill out Fort Collins Utilities Volunteer Application completely.

Thank you for your interest. To learn more about the Utilities and business related programs such as
ClimateWise or Efficiency Works, visit fcgov.com/utilities.