Civil Engineering Intern - Water, Municipal (Chesapeake/Richmond/Arlington)

Description

A Brief Overview

Duties

Our Engineering Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of engineering systems, correcting and updating designs, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments. Please see below for information on each market:

Water

The Water group is responsible for the planning and design of facilities and processes related to drinking water supply, treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and more. This includes services for all levels of government and a variety of industrial clients.

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentation.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA: strongly preferred.
• Involvement: on campus or in the community preferred.
• Legal Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree: in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• ABET accreditation: strongly preferred.
• Prior internship: and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Involvement: actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Communication skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving: strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge: and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership: skills.
• Self-motivated: and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Benefits

Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Intern

Primary Location: US-VA-Norfolk

Other Locations: US-VA-Richmond, US-VA-Arlington

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264431

Job Hire Type: Intern #WTR N/A