Intern (Wastewater)

GAI Consultants•Pittsburgh, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Intern to work from its Homestead, Pennsylvania office. This temporary position lasts approximately three months and offers up to 40 hours per week, with other schedules considered. The intern will assist engineers and project managers with civil and environmental design and permitting, developing professional skills in a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The role supports water and wastewater process and pipeline design, civil engineering design and calculations for land development projects, technical studies, specifications, technical plans, and permit applications. Field assignments may include water sampling, site inspections, and construction administration support. The intern will also prepare plans using Autodesk Civil 3D. The successful candidate will be enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program in engineering, preferably civil or environmental engineering. This is an entry-level role requiring no prior experience. GAI describes its work environment as collaborative and multidisciplinary, and notes that it offers comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, employee discounts, and career-development opportunities.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering at an accredited college or university, preferably in civil or environmental engineering.
Have good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Be able to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical publications, reports, procedures, and governmental regulations.
Be able to write reports and business correspondence and present information effectively and respond to questions from staff.
Have mathematical skills commensurate with the engineering discipline, including engineering calculations and design.
Be able to work from the GAI Homestead office.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revit, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with water and wastewater process and pipeline design projects for private and municipal clients.
Assist with civil engineering design and calculations for water, wastewater, and stormwater components of land development projects.
Participate in technical studies, product design, and preparation of specifications and technical plans.
Complete permit applications for processing.
Conduct field work such as water sampling and site inspections.
Support construction administration, including completing field observation reports.
Prepare plans using Autodesk Civil 3D.
Assist a team of engineers and project managers with civil and environmental designs and permitting.