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San Francisco Department of Building Inspection Student Intern Program, Summer 2025 (5380) Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. The City and County of San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI) is responsible for the privately owned built environment consisting of over 200,000 habitable and non-habitable buildings and structures. We review construction drawings for compliance with national, state, and local building standards that account for fire-, life-, and structural-safety, including disabled-access and sustainability. We are seeking student interns interested in various engineering disciplines to provide support to in-house engineering and inspection staff. Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX). The duration of this internship can be 3-6 months, with an opportunity to extend it based on exemplary performance, necessity, and funding. Selected candidates will be placed as Student Design Trainee I (Job code 5380). The compensation is $35.40 per hour. The DBI Summer 2025 Intern Cohort will start around June 16, 2025. Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced professional engineers, architects, and inspectors while participating in various activities in the assigned Department of Building Inspection Division. These tasks may include: Author or revise information bulletins, policy memoranda, and other guidance documents based on research of new regulations, practices, and procedures. Create illustrations and/or technical drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, or other CAD software. Update information on the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) using ESRI software. Review technical reports and/or drawings for compliance with local regulations. Research the building industry and other jurisdictions to enhance existing practices in the department. Survey customers and professionals for potential changes to improve our services. Work Schedule: We work in a hybrid and traditional environment, and you may be expected to work onsite in the office up to 5 days per week. College students in Associate, Undergraduate, and Graduate Degree Programs studying the following are encouraged to apply: Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Construction Management Project Management How to qualify Education: At the time you submit your application, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college in related fields: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering; Construction or Project Management. You must be returning to your undergraduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall 2025. Students who will soon graduate are encouraged to apply. You can still apply if you are in your second-to-last or last semester. Experience: No previous experience is necessary. However, previous internship experience may be used to determine the possible level of classification into which you are hired. Desired Qualifications: Highly organized and detail-oriented. Willing to assist professional staff in the preparation of plans and compiling technical data. Willing to learn how to prepare studies, calculations, designs, and drawings using AutoCAD and other software tools. Self-motivated, able to work independently, and open to feedback. What else should I know? Important Information for Applying: Use the ‘upload resume’ feature at the top of the application page. You must attach: Proof of your education (transcript, diploma, or class schedule). Cover letter (PDF only, limited to 1 page) addressing your interest in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or other discipline area(s) and career goals. Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than Friday, January 17, 2025. Next Steps: Invitations to interview will be sent tentatively between February 3-7, 2025. Interviews will be conducted tentatively between February 18-28, 2025. The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Verification: Applicants will be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr DataSF

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