**Engineering Mix & Mingle Events 2025** Location Tacoma, WA Job Type Volunteer/Intern Job Number 4606-2025 Department City of Tacoma - CITY WIDE LIST Opening Date 12/05/2024 Closing Date 1/7/2025 1:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THESE FREE EVENTS! Explore the breadth of careers we offer in engineering at the City and TPU. Learn about the exciting and innovative projects we work on. Ask questions of our engineering professionals in one-to-one or small group casual settings. Inquire about the internships and full time employment opportunities available. + Register to attend one or both events! Click APPLY above to reserve your spot. WHAT IS A MIX & MINGLE? A Mix & Mingle is your opportunity to meet with our engineer professionals and about what it’s like to work at the City of Tacoma, what types of projects we work on, and get the chance to explore the various engineering disciplines like electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental, structural, chemical, computer science, and engineering technician. During the two hours at either the TPU campus or virtual via Zoom, you will hear some very brief presentations and then spend most of your time engaging with our engineering staff, asking questions, learning about their personal career journeys, and finding out about the different career pathways in engineering. WHEN AND WHERE? There are two opportunities for you to participate. Please feel free to come for one or both opportunities! Simply click the Apply button above and register for your preferred date. After registering you will receive an email with all the information you need to participate. It’s FREE! + Friday, January 3, 2025 from 10am to 12pm, virtual via Zoom + Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 4pm to 6pm, in-person at the TPU Campus IS THE MIX & MINGLE FOR YOU? + Whether you are a student, or an engineer minded professional in the community, the Mix and Mingles are for you + Whether you are interested in exploring the different education and work pathways to get into the engineering field and all that entails, or don’t quite know exactly what you want to do, but engineering intrigues you, the Mix & Mingles are for you HOW DO I SIGN UP? If you are interested in attending one of the Mix & Mingles please click the Apply button in the top right corner. Then complete the form to register to reserve your spot. It’s FREE! NOTE: If it seems like you applied for a position after registering, don't worry you didn't. We are using the same system to register for this event as we do to apply for employment. After you register, you will be sent all the details and instructions to help you get the most out of your time with us. If you have questions, please contact the events information manager (kflores@cityoftacoma.org) . Selection Process & Supplemental Information ** This event information page is managed by HR Analyst Kat Flores (kflores@cityoftacoma.org) . City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. The City of Tacoma Tacoma is one of the nation's healthiest, safest, and most playful cities. We have daily access to stunning natural surroundings and a great quality of life. We are Washington's most diverse big city, with arts, culture, parks, and recreational opportunities that are envied by much larger cities. We recognize how lucky we are, but we know we can make it even better....TOGETHER! Tacoma Power (https://www.linkedin.com/company/tacoma-power/) is almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 170,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town. Tacoma Water (https://www.mytpu.org/about-tpu/services/water/) has a proud tradition of operating and maintaining one of the country's oldest municipally owned water systems. We own and operate over $1 billion of assets that provide high-quality water to more than 320,000 direct service customers throughout Pierce and King counties. Our mission is to provide clean, reliable water now and in the future. Environmental Services protects and restores natural resources, keeping our city clean, safe and livable through garbage and recycling pickup, wastewater treatment, household hazardous waste disposal, protection from stormwater pollution and much more. We believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all. Planning and Development Services (https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=12002https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=12002) representatives include experts in building code, land use and zoning, traffic, environmental services, private development, and right-of-way. Their mission is to partner with the community to build a livable, sustainable and safe City by providing strategic, timely, predictable, cost-effective planning and development services with a culture focused on community engagement, customer service, creativity, accountability and continuous improvement. The Public Works Department (https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=12176) and its employees tend to the infrastructure needs and the improvement of the City and its surroundings. They focus is on the safety, cleanliness and smooth function of our streets, buildings and additional facilities. Employee jobs cover a multitude of tasks that keep the city clean, safe and livable such as street maintenance, bridge construction, and maintenance of signs, signals and traffic lights, sidewalk construction and repair and so much more. This position does not offer benefits. 01 There are two Engineering Mix & Mingle events. Please select the date and venue to register. + Friday, January 3, 2025, from 10am - 12pm, virtual via Zoom + Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 4pm - 6pm, in-person at the TPU Camus + Both events 02 If in school, select which type you attend. + High school + Two-year community or technical college + Four-year public or private college + Not currently in school 03 What engineering discipline are you most interested in? + Mechanical + Electrical + Civil + Environmental + Computer Science + Chemical + Structural + Engineering Technician + All disciplines + Not sure at this time 04 What interests you about the Mix & Mingle? What would you like to learn? 05 How did you first hear about the Engineering Mix & Mingle event? Select one. + Community agency + Church or faith-based organization + Military organization + Professional group or organization + Job Interest Card notification + City of Tacoma's LinkedIn page + City of Tacoma employee + Indeed + Internet search + Union job posting + Online job board posting + Word of mouth + SEED + TTEP (Tacoma Training and Education Program) + Facebook + Instagram + Careers in Government + Government Jobs + Job fair or outreach Event + Other, not listed 06 If you marked 'Other' please provide specific information regarding how you learned about our informational event. Required Question Agency City of Tacoma Address Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764 Phone 253-591-5400 Website http://www.cityoftacoma.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email