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Civil/Structural Engineering Intern - Water (Summer 2027)

Stantec · Chattanooga, TN · 3 wk ago
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About the Role

As an Intern/Co-op, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to water infrastructure projects, including dams, levees, transportation structures, solid waste landfills, coal combustion residual (CCR) units, water/wastewater piping, pump stations, treatment facilities, and stormwater infrastructure. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support exciting local and national projects for clients such as local municipalities, state government agencies, power utilities, industrial clients, and federal government.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in project administration, including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports
  • Assisting technical staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling, and evaluating project data, preparing reports, and performing calculations for design projects
  • Performing modeling and design activities on a variety of water infrastructure projects
  • Gaining exposure and performing basic tasks in CAD, GIS, and other design programs
  • Performing construction observations and assisting with fieldwork, as needed
  • Completing other engineering/administrative duties as required

Requirements

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction
  • Willingness to learn

Qualifications

In progress toward earning a Bachelor's degree (minimum) in civil engineering or related field.

Skills

Interest in supporting a multi-disciplinary team in areas such as water resources, site civil, water treatment, hydrology and hydraulics, structural, and construction.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health saving accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid family leave

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year, accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, and be eligible for paid sick leave (in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Schedule

Full-time, with an office presence expected to maximize learning during the co-op period. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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