Civil Engineering Student Intern

GCW, Inc.•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

As a civil engineer student intern at GCW, you will have the opportunity to further your education by applying learned material in a professional employment setting, make new connections, and gain hands-on experience. You will work in a collaborative environment and support the Project Management team in efforts of design, document development and administration, depending on expertise and knowledge. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

Possesses ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems.
Currently enrolled in University/College Civil Engineering Program.
Working knowledge of CAD Civil 3D software and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Project) is a plus.
Valid driver’s license.
Travel in personal vehicle may be required.

Nice To Haves

HEC1, SF6, WSPG, HEC RAS, FlowMaster

Responsibilities

Performs simple calculations and computer data entry
Performs basic design tasks and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD)
Assists staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, and preparing reports
Addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans
Attends in-house training programs
Technical and Master Drainage Studies including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
Detention Basin design
FEMA flood zone mapping
CCRFCD Master Plan updates
Channel and drainage infrastructure design
Prepare GIS and CAD Drainage Exhibits for existing and proposed conditions.
Drainage Exhibits (Vicinity, Location, FIRM, F-MAP, SOILS, Precipitation, Drainage Basin, Facilities)
Perform water and sewer analysis
Prepare GIS databases and exhibits documenting existing and proposed infrastructures
Condition assessment of sewer facilities and rehab recommendations
Improvement plans for reservoirs, pump stations, and sewer lift stations
Improvement plans for major utility infrastructure
Sewer and Water Main infrastructure design
Sewer Capacity Studies
Perform Hydraulic Analysis
Perform Utility Coordination
Conceptual Planning
Conceptual Design Report
Airside Design (Runway/Taxiway/Apron)
Landside Design (Roadway, Curbfront, Parking)
FAA 7460
FAA Specifications
Preliminary Design Reports
Traffic Studies
Traffic Models/Simulations
Traffic Signal Design
Arterial and freeway design including roadside safety
Utility Coordination
Addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans
Design bridges utilizing AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Manual
Design buildings utilizing IBC
Design retaining walls
Design flood control structures including detention basin infrastructure, junction structures
Design water reservoirs and pump stations
Perform structural analysis using applicable software
Residential
Multi-Family
Summerlin
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Parks
Schools
Preparing improvement plans including grading, utility, traffic design, miscellaneous plans using applicable agency/entity/code requirements
Laying out a site given parameters from client
Working with drainage closely to coordinate size, location and material of storm drain facilities
Creating footprints using architectural drawings
Preparing standard plans for submittal to agencies and plot plans
Understanding/keeping track of specific client preferences
Creating exhibits showing hard costs associated with the development of a site
Creating spreadsheets to aid in design
Creating Miscellaneous Exhibits
Going on Site Visits/Inspecting the site
Occasionally meeting with Agency & Client