Engineering Intern

Position Summary

The Civil and Environmental Engineer Intern will work alongside other interns of varying skill sets to develop projects for clients. The overriding goal is to give the candidate real-world tasks, to be part of the team/business unit, and acclimate them to the overall process. The desired candidate will:

• Work with the Project Manager and Project Engineer II to develop and implement engineering solutions to project needs.
• Performs a variety of tasks which are intended to provide experience and interaction with higher-level staff, methods, practices, programs, and culture of the corporation.
• Assist in assignments that may include some work that is typical of a Project Engineer I. Prepares, or assists in the preparation of, engineering documents, details, schedules or reports as assigned.
• Provide professional, technical day-to-day support and input.
• This is a developmental position in which the intern learns the responsibilities of an engineer and incorporates academic knowledge into hands‑on work.

• Recent degree or current enrollment in an engineering program, including high GPA, willingness to learn new skills, flexible schedule and strong organizational and communications skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience using computer‑aided design and drafting, spreadsheets (MS Excel) and word processing programs (MS Word).

Assist the Project Manager in:

• The development and design of civil and environmental projects which consist of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Developing feasible design alternatives and comparing significant parameters such as typical sections, project layout, grading, and drainage calculations.
• The review of detailed plans, specifications and estimate of cost to ensure conformity with the project scope and design standards.
• Reviewing design details and coordinate technical recommendations, assessing the cost‑effective constructability of the project and generally evaluating the quality of the project.
• Day‑to‑day technical support, guidance and input and other duties as assigned.
• Making calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design such as storm drainage, grading and piping system.
• Creating specialized drawings and calculations such as volumes, isopach grading, and graphic presentations.
• Researching design details and document findings for Project Designer / Engineer.
• Providing information to Project Engineer II or Project Manager for incorporation into specifications.
• Reviewing shop drawings and construction submittals
• Visiting construction sites with the project manager to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.