Transportation Co-Op - Allentown, PA

Bowman Consulting Group • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Co-Op to join our team in Allentown, PA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. The individual will assist Project Engineers in transportation projects with supervision. Job tasks may include the use of the use of computer aided design (AutoCAD) software and preparation of design plans, concepts, reports, graphics and design documents. Other tasks could include traffic engineering, traffic signal permit plan preparation, highway design and other design related tasks. Depending on the seasonal conditions, the student will be required to work outside, assisting with site visits, field measurements, survey, construction observation and traffic counts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pursing or graduate of BS in Civil Engineering, with an interest/background in transportation planning/engineering.
• Focus on civil engineering or related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS or other traffic analysis software, AutoCAD, and courses in traffic engineering is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets and similar software.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.
• Interact with multiple departments and peers within the organization and participate in co-op program learning and development opportunities.
• Use AutoCAD 3D Civil and other computer assisted engineering and design software/equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Develop plan deliverables for a variety of transportation projects, including highway improvements, land development, stormwater facilities, bike/pedestrian accommodations, bus stops and other multimodal projects.
• Perform design and quantity calculations.
• Assist in drainage analysis, including preparation of drainage area plans.
• Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and designs for projects.
• Draft transmittals, memos and response letters.
• Coordinate with other technical staff as necessary.
• Conduct general research on various topics, including design standards, safety issues, and best practices.
• Request, compile, and organize data from a variety of sources.
• Create maps and graphics for transportation planning or engineering documents, including displays and materials for public meetings.
• Assist with field work, including photographs, sketches, counts, and measurements.
• Perform general project administration tasks.
• Deliveries and other office related errands as needed.
• Administrative support or other general tasks to support the office.
• Other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Commitment to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees