Engineering Intern (University of Alabama Birmingham - Students)

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC (GMC) is one of the largest, privately-held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, recently recognized by ENR as Southeast’s Design Firm of the Year for 2024. We have 27 offices located throughout Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Who knows where this road may take you?! GMC has an opening for Engineering Intern (UAB) to support on-going projects in the Birmingham, AL office. This internship will provide students with the opportunity to prepare reports, site plans, permit documents, construction schedules, and work on a variety of projects and assignments. Managers and colleagues will assist to ensure the intern's development and learning process.

Requirements

Pursing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited university
Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
FIELD (20%) AND OFFICE (80%)
This position requires work to be performed in an office environment and in the field. Work done in the field may consist of exposure to various types of weather and temperatures. Engineers may also be exposed to pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water-borne pathogens, Employees are required to wear appropriate protective clothing and gear when performing fieldwork.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Civil3D is preferred
A/E or EPC experience a plus
Foundations of Engineering Certificate (EIT) a plus

Responsibilities

Ability to apply technical skills to routine projects with minimal supervision
Can direct technicians for production of engineering documents for routine projects accurately and efficiently
Executes cross discipline checks and coordination
Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance
Recognizes and reports risk management issues to Project Engineer as appropriate
Assist in learning the needs of assigned clients
Understand the profession’s ethical obligation to Client and the public welfare
Assist with reviewing and defining scope of work issues with Consultants and Contractors
Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge. Assist others with technical mentoring
Recognize the role as a team player
Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve
Ability to respond to common inquiries from Clients or regulatory agencies
Prepare reports and technical memorandums with oversight and supervision by the Engineer-of-Record
Ability to effectively present information in oral and written format
May direct or coordinate the work of technicians and others who assist in specific assignments
Continually participate in Individual Development planning and programs
Provides input to improving project delivery processes and standards
Contributes to Client Services team
Actively participate in local professional society
Participate in community service activities and understand implications of involvement