Internship - Civil Engineering, Land Development (Part Time)

AVCON, INC. • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a mentorship position designed to serve both an immediate objective of providing support to engineering staff and a long-term objective of internally developing exceptional engineering talent. This internship is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.

Requirements

• Current Bachelor's or Master's level student majoring in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field.
• Familiarity with MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Ideal candidate is an engineering student in their third or higher year with an advanced academic record.
• A demonstrated aptitude in engineering with an emphasis on both the practical and theoretical aspects of the engineering profession.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to maintain confidentially and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Self-motivated, conscientious, and willing to learn.
• Effective listening skills.
• Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure and working knowledge of AutoCAD, preferred.
• Relevant experience that showcases leadership, initiative, accomplishment, and/or teamwork.
• Engineer in Training (EIT), preferred for Bachelor's final year and Master's level students.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic drafting.
• Working with and supporting engineers or higher-level technicians in the development and maintenance of project documentation from design to construction.
• Performing a variety of routine tasks designed to provide hands-on experience with engineering methods and practices to include engineering calculations, quantities take-offs, cost estimating, CAD, and project specification review and development.

Benefits

• As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern