Utilities Engineering Intern
City of Palo Alto Palo Alto, California, United States
- Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
- Categories: Engineering, Internship, Utilities
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Apr 03, 2026
Job Description:
Utilities Engineering Intern
Description
DescriptionPower Up Your Career and Work on Real Utility Systems This Summer.
Intern with the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department!
City of Palo Alto 2026 Summer Internship Program - Utilities Engineering
The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is the only city-owned utility in California that provides electric, fiber optics, natural gas, water, and wastewater services. Since 1896, CPAU has delivered safe, reliable, and sustainable services to the Palo Alto community. As a publicly owned utility, CPAU is committed to local policy control, competitive rates, and infrastructure excellence. To learn more about the City's Utilities Department, click here.
Why Intern with Palo Alto Utilities?
Apply engineering principles to real-world public service projects while gaining exposure to long-term infrastructure planning, sustainability, and construction management.
- Work on real projects related to pipeline assessments, GIS database management, and development plan and city-permitting review
- Collaborate with experienced engineers through mentorship
- Build a strong foundation for careers in utility engineering, municipal planning, construction management, and public infrastructure
Utility Engineering: Internship Opportunity & Responsibilities
This internship provides hands-on experience in underground infrastructure design and construction management.
- Assist with project planning and coordination
- Perform engineering calculations and pipeline condition assessments
- Support large and small development plans and city permitting processes
- Assist with capital improvement projects and GIS database management
- Gain insight into project execution, maintenance, and long-term sustainability
- Develop technical skills and industry knowledge alongside experienced engineers
What You’ll Gain
- Practical engineering experience in a public utility setting
- Opportunities to develop technical and problem-solving skills
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Exposure to careers in utility infrastructure, sustainability, and public service
Who Should Apply?
- Current undergraduate or graduate students in engineering or related fields.
- Students interested in public utilities, infrastructure management, and construction engineering.
- Detail-oriented individuals eager to work on real-world engineering projects.
Take the next step toward a career in utility engineering and public infrastructure.
Apply today and be part of the future of Utilities with the City of Palo Alto!
Supplemental Information
The Selection Process:
- Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
- Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and candidates may be invited to interview at any time after the posting closes.
- The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
For technical issues applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This is a non-benefited position.
Closing Date/Time: 4/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific