Intern - Engineering (Plant Operations Division)
ABOUT OUR CITY
The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.
As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.
We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.
Looking ahead, the City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.
NATURE OF WORK
The City of Sunrise offers internships in the areas of administration, finance, urban planning, emergency management, engineering and special projects throughout the City. This is varied semi-professional work which may include, but not limited to, research, technical/financial assistance, special projects, preparation of written communications, review of technical documents and agreements, citizen engagement, interdepartmental coordination, assistance with project management, involvement in a wide range of municipal management and community development issues, and assisting in administrative/office management.
POSITION TYPE
Part time, paid Internship or "for credit" Internship:
- Hours: Up to 26 hours per week
- Paid internship rate is $15 per hour
- Length of assignment: Up to 12 months
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Regulatory formwork and submittals
- Permitting assistance activities
- Engineering plan and field review/observation
- Reporting and documentation
- Spreadsheet maintenance and data entry
- Quote and invoice review
- Assistance with special engineering projects (CAD, shop drawing review, calculations)
- Filing of documents
- Performs duties as assigned
Requirements
EDUCATION
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited Florida college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program in Engineering, Public Administration, Public Relations, Public Safety, Emergency Management or related field; or a recent graduate from an accredited college/university possessing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the fields of study outlined.
- PROOF OF EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to perform research and prepare pertinent reports.
- Fundamental knowledge of water and wastewater operations is desirable.
- Experience in use of computers and good communication skills are desirable.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and City officials.
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing to individuals as well as groups.
- Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and works efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical:
Light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to twenty pounds. Descending and climbing stairways and extended periods of standing observation may be required during field activities.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Sensory:
The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Intern will gain knowledge and experience relating to the operations of a large water utility including but not limited to: compliance and regulatory requirements, dealing with the public, calculations necessary for operating utility plants, sampling and testing requirements, reporting, budgeting, cost estimating, being part of a team, and producing drawings and specifications.
LOCATION
777 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33325