Civil Site Engineering Co-op

About the role

Nitsch Engineering is seeking a Civil Site Engineering Co-op to join our team in our Richmond, Virginia location for the Summer of 2027 term. Reporting to the Director of Civil Engineering, the Civil Site Engineering Co-op applies engineering fundamentals to design of civil engineering systems. This is a developmental position in which the Co-op learns to apply theoretical knowledge to practical application. To learn more about Nitsch Engineering, please visit our web site at: www.nitscheng.com

Responsibilities

• Performs CAD drafting and simple design tasks using AutoCAD computer software.
• Practices increasing proficiency in the use of a computer for design and CAD applications.
• Performs routine design tasks such as drainage area calculations, pipe sizing, roadway layout, and utility design.
• Works on portions of projects on a task by task basis.
• Practices solving engineering problems using experience, judgment, and education, but is expected to ask for assistance when needed.
• Inputs data into pre-written computer programs.
• Works from and creates "not to scale" construction detail drawings.
• Produces graphs, charts, overlays, simple isometric, and perspective drawings using CAD systems.
• Prepares quantity and cost estimates when requested.
• Prepares the construction drawings of designs they have developed or from sketches provided by others when requested.
• Maintains neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to project information required by other team members.
• Performs all other related assigned duties.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a college-level technical program or an accredited university engineering program.
• AutoCAD experience preferred, but not required.
• Microsoft Word and Outlook mail knowledge is required.