Summer Intern - Full-Time - Public Works Department (20724030)

Location

26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, 94022

Description

This Internship is offered as part of a Regional Internship Partnership to introduce and encourage current students and new graduates to local municipal governments. The Town of Los Altos Hills hopes that internships like this will serve as a platform to connect a diverse student population with agencies that recognize their value and provide important opportunities for applicants to bring fresh ideas while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the public sector.

The Town of Los Altos Hills has 4 rewarding, non-benefitted summer internships to begin June 1, 2026 through August 28, 2026, which could be extended beyond the summer

Job Description:

The intern will work in the Public Works/Engineering Department and will be assisting engineering project managers with general clerical, administrative, field work, and technical tasks for public works projects. Tasks may include electronic document filing, checking mathematical calculations, creating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, preparing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, entering data and creating reports in various software applications, performing field data collection or investigation, construction management, internet research, creating map displays using Auto CAD, Google Maps/Earth, compiling and organizing data or documents. The intern may also assist in other areas such as internal and external Department communication and public outreach.

Qualifications:

• Ability to learn new information quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and web-based resources
• Ability to prioritize assignments and utilize good organizational skills
• Exhibit a positive attitude and flexibility in accepting assignments
• Have an interest in working in public sector engineering and construction management
• CADD experience is desirable

Ideal Candidate

Ideal Candidate:

Applicants must be in the process of earning an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. The intern position is geared for college students at the undergraduate level. Applicant must have a valid California Driver’s License (Class C)

Benefits

Non-benefited.

Special Instructions

Selection Process:

Internship program will run from June 1st, through August 28, 2026. Please submit applications online at www.calopps.org. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday April 10th, 2026. Candidates are required to submit a copy of educational transcripts (official or unofficial) by email to [email protected] the deadline.

The Town of Los Altos Hills is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for all job opportunities will be considered regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under federal, state, or local laws. The Town of Los Altos Hills is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, email [email protected] (650) 941-7222.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(650)941-7222

Contact email:

[email protected]