Transportation Intern (University of Tennessee - Knoxville)
About The Position
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has an opening for a Transportation Intern (UTK) to support ongoing projects in the Brentwood, TN office. This position will prepare reports, site plans, permit documents, construction schedules, and studies as assigned. The intern will apply technical skills to routine projects with minimal supervision, direct technicians for the production of engineering documents, and execute cross-discipline checks and coordination. They will review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance, recognize and report risk management issues, and assist in learning client needs. The role involves understanding the profession's ethical obligations, assisting with reviewing scope of work issues with consultants and contractors, and working across disciplines and office locations to utilize firm experiential knowledge. The intern will also assist others with technical mentoring, recognize the role as a team player, and represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments. They will be able to respond to common inquiries from clients or regulatory agencies, prepare reports and technical memorandums with oversight, and effectively present information in oral and written formats. The position may involve directing or coordinating the work of technicians, continually participating in Individual Development planning, providing input to improving project delivery processes, contributing to the Client Services team, actively participating in local professional societies, and participating in community service activities.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited university.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Civil3D is preferred.
- A/E or EPC experience a plus.
- Foundations of Engineering Certificate (EIT) a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare reports, site plans, permit documents, construction schedules, and studies as assigned.
- Apply technical skills to routine projects with minimal supervision.
- Direct technicians for production of engineering documents for routine projects accurately and efficiently.
- Execute cross discipline checks and coordination.
- Review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
- Recognize and report 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.
- Respond to common inquiries from Clients or regulatory agencies.
- Prepare reports and technical memorandums with oversight and supervision by the Engineer-of-Record.
- 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.
- Provide input to improving project delivery processes and standards.
- Contribute to Client Services team.
- Actively participate in local professional society.
- Participate in community service activities and understand implications of involvement.
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Career Level
Intern
