STEP Intern

Purpose & Need Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA) is seeking a motivated and curious STEP Intern to gain hands-on experience while contributing to transportation engineering projects. Available in our Orlando, Bartow, and Tampa offices, the May-August program offers exposure to PGA’s core disciplines, Roadway, Drainage, Structures, and Traffic/ITS, as well as Planning, Landscape Architecture, Facilities Preservation, Marketing, GIS, PD&E, Design Development, and Environmental. Interns will work alongside staff on real project design tasks, exploring the many facets of the transportation industry. What You’ll Do Gain proficiency with construction plans productionUnderstand the concepts of geometry designUnderstand the development of pay item quantities and calculationsUnderstand the process for development of a project cost estimateEffectively research projects and assist with marketing effortsGain knowledge in all design standards, manuals, and criteriaRequires regular technical supervision of tasks by technical or senior staffComplete tasks and projects within established supervisor’s expectationsSupport technical and senior staff with the development of plans, documents, and reportsCompile documents in PDF for review or submittal What’ll You’ll Need Enrolled in an ABET Accredited Engineering ProgramReliable form of transportation is required What You’ll Bring Excellent attention to detail and organizational skillsGreat verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with a variety of personality typesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards in all work effortsAbility to work independently and as part of a team on deadline-driven activitiesSkill in working with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other Office Products Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you meet some of the criteria listed but not all, we still encourage you to apply. You might be a good fit for another role we have available! If you'd like to review our company's benefits, please click - Benefits | PGA