As-Needed Student Intern II (Misson College Students Only)

Student Internship Program for Summer 2026
The City of Santa Clara and Mission College are partnering for a Student Internship Program for Summer 2026. The City is looking for Student Intern II's to perform work in various departments Citywide. As part of this program, Student Intern II's are required to be currently enrolled in Mission College (proof of enrollment will be required). The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from June 2026 - August 2026.

Department of Public Works

The City of Santa Clara Department of Public Works/Traffic Engineering Division is currently seeking one (1) engineering intern. This position is a great opportunity for students who are seeking experience in the field of Civil/Traffic Engineering. The position will provide the student with diverse job responsibilities including a variety of tasks and projects. The hours are part-time, within the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Typical duties

  • Assist in review of plans and files for compliance with City rules and regulations, and City's engineering standards
  • Interact and assist the public related to Traffic Engineering services
  • Conduct field measurements, data collection, and traffic engineering studies
  • Assist with engineering design and update record drawings
  • Provide administrative support for engineering projects
Finance Department:

This position is on the Municipal Services Division Team and will support the Customer Service and Utility Billing teams.

Example duties may include

  • Receive and review utility applications, business tax certificates, and related documentation for completeness and accuracy
  • Assist with processing utility billing inquiries and customer service requests
  • Support preparation of correspondence and reports related to business tax and utility billing activities
  • Run basic queries from departmental compu
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