Flood Control Engineer in Training

Summary

As an Engineering Intern I at GCW, you will have the opportunity to work on entry-level professional engineering assignments from the designs of others, compile data, perform elementary design computations, and prepare engineering plans.

• Assists with design and planning of engineering projects under supervision of the Project Manager.
• Assists with report preparation, modeling, calculations, drawing preparation and revisions, and review of shop drawings and requests-for-information.
• Interacts, as directed, with clients on an intermittent basis and gathers information from government agencies as needed.
• Assists with the preparation of cost estimates.
• Assists with study plans.
• Conducts research and preparation of draft technical specifications for review and approval by Project Manager.
• Submits requests, as directed, to appropriate government agencies.
• Works closely with CAD Technicians, Designers, other E.I.’s, and college interns to assist and complete project goals and deadlines.
• Attends in-house training programs.

• Possesses ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems.
• Working knowledge of CAD Civil 3D software and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and Project).
• For some departments, specific working knowledge of ArcGIS software and/or Water
  
  CAD is preferred.

• Technical and Master Drainage Studies including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations Mastery of typical flood control modeling programs such as USACE HEC-programs, FHWA programs.
• Detention Basin design.
• FEMA flood zone mapping.
• CCRFCD Master Plan updates.
• Channel and drainage infrastructure design.
• Prepare GIS and CAD Drainage Exhibits for existing and proposed conditions.
• Drainage Exhibits (Vicinity, Location, FIRM, F-MAP, SOILS, Precipitation, Drainage Basin, Facilities).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelors of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is required.

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam: EI certificate.

* The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.

* GCW Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

This is a full-time, hourly role which will receive time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.