Intern Operations- Construction, Transportation, Survey, Municipal, Structural, etc.
KLJ · Rapid City, SD · 1 mo ago
On-site$18–$25/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assist with data collection, research, and analysis for engineering, surveying, planning, and construction projects.
- Support field crews with surveying, construction observation, inspections, and site documentation.
- Assist in preparing plans, reports, maps, exhibits, and technical documents.
- Utilize software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, MicroStation, or other industry tools to support project development.
- Help collect and manage field measurements, GPS data, and survey information.
- Participate in site visits to observe project progress and construction activities.
- Assist with quality control reviews of plans, calculations, and project documentation.
- Support planning studies, feasibility analyses, traffic evaluations, and land development projects.
- Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, planners, technicians, and project managers on project tasks.
- Follow company safety procedures and project-specific requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, or Master's degree in: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Related field
- Strong interest in infrastructure, transportation, utilities, or construction.
- Basic understanding of engineering, surveying, or planning principles.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, MicroStation, or related software is preferred but not required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Physical Requirements
- The Employee Is Regularly Required To Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Talk or hear and communicate clearly
- The Employee Must Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay
The expected wage ($18-25/hour) will vary based on prior experience and education level.