Engineering Intern (Clemson University - Students)

About the role

GMC has an opening for an Engineering Intern (Clemson University) to support ongoing projects in the Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, SC offices. The internship provides the opportunity to prepare reports, site plans, permit documents, construction schedules, and work on a variety of projects and assignments. Managers and colleagues will assist to ensure the intern's development and learning process.

GMC is one of the largest privately‑held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, recently recognized by ENR as Southeast’s Design Firm of the Year for 2024, with 27 offices across Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The firm believes in community, collaboration, and using creativity and hard work to make a difference through projects ranging from schools and parks to hospitals, clean water, safe streets, and resilient environments.

This position requires work performed in an office environment (≈80%) and in the field (≈20%). Field work may involve exposure to various weather conditions, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and water‑borne pathogens; appropriate protective clothing and gear are required when performing fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical skills to routine projects with minimal supervision.
• Direct technicians for the production of engineering documents for routine projects accurately and efficiently.
• Execute cross‑discipline checks and coordination.
• Review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Recognize and report risk management issues to the Project Engineer as appropriate.
• Assist in learning the needs of assigned clients.
• Understand the profession’s ethical obligation to clients and the public welfare.
• Assist with reviewing and defining scope of work issues with consultants and contractors.
• Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge; assist others with technical mentoring.
• Recognize the role as a team player.
• Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities served.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from clients or regulatory agencies.
• Prepare reports and technical memorandums with oversight and supervision by the Engineer‑of‑Record.
• Effectively present information in oral and written format.
• May direct or coordinate the work of technicians and others who assist in specific assignments.
• Continually participate in Individual Development planning and programs.
• Provide input to improving project delivery processes and standards.
• Contribute to the Client Services team.
• Actively participate in local professional society.
• Participate in community service activities and understand the implications of involvement.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.

Qualifications

• A/E or EPC experience is a plus.
• Foundations of Engineering Certificate (EIT) is a plus.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Auto