Transportation Intern (University of Alabama - Huntsville)
About The Position
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking a Transportation Intern (UAH) to support ongoing projects in the Huntsville, AL office. This position will involve preparing 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 engineering document production, and execute cross-discipline checks and coordination. They will also review project documents for quality assurance, recognize and report risk management issues, and assist in learning client needs and ethical obligations. The role includes assisting with scope of work reviews, collaborating across disciplines and offices, and acting as a team player. The intern will represent the firm, respond to client inquiries, prepare reports under supervision, and effectively present information. They may also direct technicians, participate in individual development, provide input on project delivery, contribute to the Client Services team, and actively participate in local professional societies and community service activities.
Requirements
- Pursing 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
- 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
- Provides input to improving project delivery processes and standards
- Contributes to Client Services team
- Actively participate in local professional society
- Participate in community service activities and understand implications of involvement
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
