College Student Intern - Limited Service

College Student Internships

Are you a college student looking to gain paid experience in your field of study while serving your community in a meaningful way? The City of Concord is currently offering internship opportunities in the following areas:

• Engineering: $25 - $30/hour
• Parks & Urban Forestry: $22 - $26.70/hour

• Assist City of Concord Engineers with project development and construction delivery.
• Support plan review and design for urban infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering calculations for costs, hydraulics, earthwork, and material quantities.
• Assist with field visits to active construction sites and review contractor material submittals.
• Draft support documents in AutoCAD and maintain project records.

• Collect and manage field-based data for municipal operations.
• Enter data using desktop and GIS-based software; filter, migrate, and digitize legacy records.
• Conduct asset inventory and field surveys of park conditions.
• Support grant applications and community organizing efforts.
• Assist in coordination of project work and provide general office support.

• Timeline:
  Starts June 2026 and ends August 30, 2026.
• Commitment:
  Up to 40 hours per week (full‑time summer schedule) for Engineering interns; 24–40 hours per week (year‑round up to 1,000 hours) for Parks & Urban Forestry interns.

• Education:
  
  Currently enrolled as a sophomore or higher in a four‑year engineering program (Engineering interns) or completing high school/GED plus college coursework related to the assigned program area; must be enrolled in six or more units toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in AutoCAD and Excel (Engineering interns).
• Interest:
  Genuine desire to learn about local government engineering projects and collaborative mindset (Parks & Urban Forestry interns).
• Driver's License:
  Valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (required for all interns).

Submit a completed City of Concord application and required supplemental responses yofconcord.org. The recruitment is continuous and may close at any time. Selected candidates will be invited to a screening interview or a series of interviews.

The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer. Please contact Human Resources at 925‑671‑3308 or hrdept for accommodations before the final filing date.

This position is not eligible for benefits.