Intern - Civil Design Engineering
About The Position
Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Civil Design Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience supporting impactful infrastructure and transportation projects. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a strong sense of belonging. At GFT , our team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for our clients . We are seeking a Civil Engineering intern interested in learning career skills through assisting our experienced Engineers in the design process and preparation of plan sets . Successful candidates will be exposed to multiple engineering disciplines including; interstate and arterial roadway design, freight rail design, hydrology and hydraulics, site design and utilities, as well as traffic studies and data collection . Additionally, there will be opportunity to perform construction inspection duties on various types of construction sites. What you’ll be challenged to do: During your internship, you will work alongside a highly collaborative civil engineering team supporting a variety of public and private projects. You will receive guidance, supervision, and mentorship from experienced engineers and project managers with your professional growth as the priority. Many of our interns continue their internship throughout their academic career and transition into full-time roles upon graduation. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering , or Environmental Engineering.
- Demonstrated interest in civil design, roadway or rail design, or infrastructure engineering through applied academic projects , prior internships, or related experiences.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills .
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Willingness to learn, seek feedback, and engage multiple perspectives when solving problems.
Nice To Haves
- Be eager to learn and have attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Perform variety of tasks related to Civil Engineering to support design, analysis, and plan production.
- Support preparation of engineering calculations, quantity take-offs, technical reports, and permit submission packages.
- Utilize CAD, GIS, and various other design software under the direction of senior engineers.
- Coordinate with internal team members and participate in project meetings and training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
