Intern, Dams & Hydraulics

Gannett Fleming, Inc. • Schuylkill Township, PA

4d • $21 - $28

About The Position

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Dams & Hydraulics Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here. What you’ll be challenged to do:During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil Engineering program with an focus on dams and hydraulics and/or water resources.
• Demonstrated interest in dams & hydraulics through previous internship experiences or applied academic coursework.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong data analysis, written, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GIS applications, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, or HEC-HMS.

Responsibilities

• Support real client projects by performing analysis work the design of new dams, dam rehabilitation, flood control projects and hydraulic structures using computer software and hand calculations.
• Learn and apply the technical requirements and design criteria for design projects.
• Participate in technical meetings and discussions.
• Assist field reviews of project sites to assess existing conditions.
• Help prepare technical reports and present findings to clients.

What This Job Offers

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