Engineering Internship/CO-OP

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the conduct of civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering related services
• Performs tasks to make Staff Engineer/Associates more efficient
• Affords assistance with inspection of compacted fills, utilities, asphalt, concrete, sitework elements
• Explores new growth strategies and ideas to develop technical skills
• Conducts geotechnical engineering laboratory tests
• Prepares samples of materials for laboratory testing
• Conducts research and data entry
• Identifies potential for new projects and promotes company services
• Travels 25% to 75% of the time which may be out of state

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field with a Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver's License and possess reliable transportation to access job sites
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Proficient or familiar with AutoCAD, NitroPro, MS Word, Excel, Adobe
• Position requires ability to use tools such as a lump hammer, shovel, hand auger, Nuclear Density Gauge

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Work Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Approximately 25% to 75% of the work is conducted outdoors.
• Worker must be able to walk frequently on uneven hard and soft ground/terrain in all types of weather conditions to include cold, hot rain, snow, ice, etc.
• Employees working in the field may also be exposed to sun, wind, insects, plants, animals, etc. As a result, appropriate clothing for outdoor work, work boots, safety glasses, hard hat, safety vest is required while working in the field.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $17/hr. - $21/hr., + overtime & mileage reimbursement.