About the role
Help shape the future of your community’s infrastructure!
As a Planning & Project Management Intern, you’ll team up with engineers and project managers on real utility projects – digging into planning, scheduling, data analysis, and hands‑on problem‑solving that moves infrastructure from idea to reality. If you’re an engineering‑minded student ready to build skills and strengthen your community, this is where your career kicks off.
Pinellas County Government is seeking a full-time 40 hours/week Planning & Project Management Intern to join the Planning & Project Management Section within Pinellas County Utilities.
Overview:
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering student interested in utility infrastructure, project management, capital improvement planning, engineering, and public-sector infrastructure. The intern will work directly with a team of engineers, project managers, planners, GIS professionals, and administrative staff supporting projects and initiatives that help plan, maintain, and improve the County's water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and other utility infrastructure.
Why Join Planning & Project Management?
This internship provides an opportunity to see how engineering concepts are applied to real-world utility infrastructure projects. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle—from planning and project initiation through design, construction, implementation, and long-term infrastructure planning.
The position is intended to provide meaningful professional development and practical experience that can help prepare students for careers in engineering, utility planning, project management, construction management, and infrastructure development.
The position is located at 14 S. Fort Harrison Avenue, 6th Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
What You Will Learn
The intern will gain practical experience in:
- Utility infrastructure planning and capital improvement planning.
- Engineering and project management principles and practices.
- Project scheduling, milestone tracking, and project status reporting.
- Project risk identification and mitigation.
- Data collection, analysis, and presentation for management decision-making.
- Reading and interpreting engineering plans, maps, diagrams, and other technical documents.
- Water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and other utility infrastructure systems.
- Environmental regulations, codes, standards, policies, and permitting requirements.
- Public-sector procurement and consultant/contract management processes.
- GIS and other tools used to support utility planning and project management.
- Coordination among engineering, operations, maintenance, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
What Will You Do?
Under the direction of Planning & Project Management staff, the intern may:
- Assist with tracking Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
- Assist project managers with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project information.
- Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets, dashboards, reports, and other project-management tools.
- Support development and maintenance of project risk registers and project performance tracking.
- Review project documentation, plans, reports, and other technical deliverables.
- Assist with utility master planning and implementation activities.
- Research engineering, environmental, regulatory, and infrastructure-related topics.
- Assist with GIS data review, mapping, and organization.
- Prepare reports, presentations, tables, and graphics for staff and management.
- Participate in project and coordination meetings and assist with meeting documentation and follow-up.
- Participate in field visits to utility facilities, construction sites, and infrastructure projects when appropriate.
- Assist with special planning and project-management initiatives assigned by the Section.
- Perform routine administrative and clerical assignments related to assigned projects.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
What Do You Need?
- Currently enrolled toward a degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Environmental Science, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or on an approved leave of absence from an accredited educational institution.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to organize information and work effectively with multiple assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Highly Desirable
- Coursework or experience related to civil/environmental engineering or infrastructure.
- Interest or experience in project management or construction management.
- Experience working with Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, charts, or data analysis.
- Experience with GIS or mapping applications.
- Familiarity with engineering plans, construction documents, or technical reports.
- Interest in water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, or other public infrastructure.
- Previous internship, co-op, research, or project experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze, organize, and interpret moderately complex information.
- Ability to use computer applications and learn new software and technology.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, consultants, contractors, and other staff.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated interest in learning and developing professional skills.
Want to learn more?
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.