Roadway Engineering Intern
JMT · Knoxville Metropolitan Area · 1 wk ago
EngineeringInternship
Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: An intern supports the assigned design department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments and active participation in project design and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Assist senior or lead (engineers, project managers) with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout supportHelp prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phasesSupport the creation of presentation and marketing materialsAssist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawingsFollow established quality control procedures and ask questions as neededLearn and apply department and company standards and best practicesDevelop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experienceParticipate in team meetings and collaborate with team membersReceive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leadersCollaborate with engineers and other multidisciplinary team members Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Skills Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communicationAbility to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materialsAbility to support work with attention to detail and creativityDeveloping presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groupsAbility to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisorsStrong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others Required Experience Full-time student currently pursuing an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in transportation projects, water resources projects, or roadway construction Qualifications Preferred Coursework in a related fieldPrevious internship or relevant work experienceFamiliarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members Working Conditions Work is generally performed within a general office environment, but will sometimes require being in the field. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field conditions vary based on season and weather. JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.