Student Intern, Engineering

The Town of Needham seeks a highly motivated candidate to fill the position of Student Intern within the Engineering division of the Department of Public Works. The intern will work directly with the Engineering team both with surveying staff and those involved with the State Revolving Funds (SRF) grant with the goal of understanding data collection and field verification methodologies as well as supporting the grant submission in identifying Town sewer and stormwater assets and attributes.

This opportunity is ideal for undergraduate students in Engineering to supplement their in-class learning with practical skill-building.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm; Tuesday, 8 am - 6 pm; Friday, 8 am - 12:30 pm (Total 40 hours/week)

This position is temporary, scheduled to end in early January, 2026.

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These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive:

• Gain foundational understanding of data collection and field verification.
• Support grant process by identifying Town sewer and stormwater assets and attributes.
• May assist in report-building for assets and attributes data collection.
• May support on other related projects as time permits.

The following requirements may be substituted by any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job:

• Student with courses in Engineering or an interest in municipal government Engineering functions.
• Prior exposure to surveying and/or asset and attribute identification is a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite is desired.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply."

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. December 8, 2025.

The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, national origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, veteran status, or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

The Town of Needham will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at tswanson@needhamma.gov.