Civil Design Intern

GHD; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Civil Design Intern to join our Design & Delivery Organization (DDO). You will assist in preparing simple work plans and construction documents for civil municipal and industrial projects, collaborating with drafters and designers in a dynamic, hybrid office environment.

You will contribute to design tasks, learn AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS, and develop skills in coordinating with project teams while managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate degree in Drafting/Design or Civil Engineering Technology; relevant experience considered.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and drafting work for civil municipal and industrial projects.
• Prepare simple work plans and construction documents under supervision.
• Assist in drafting routine correspondence and internal documents.
• Support project teams with multiple tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Design or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Civil Design Intern to join our Design & Delivery Organization! (DDO) In this role you will work with fellow drafters and designers in preparing simple work plans and construction documents for civil municipal and industrial infrastructure projects. Projects may include topographic survey, sewer, water, industrial products, and drainage pipelines, among others.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Performing design and drafting work on a broad range of federal, municipal, and industrial projects
• Performing tasks and technical decisions conducted under close supervision
• Preparing simple plans, designs, etc.
• Preparing initial draft of routine correspondence, standardized documents, simple work plans, and construction documents for internal review

What you will bring to the team:

• Actively Pursuing an associate degree in Drafting/Design, Civil Engineering Technology or similar field preferred but relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Civil 3D preferred, but not required
• Experience with ArcGIS is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks and maintain flexible approach to meet challenging deadlines
• Self-starter, flexible team player, willing and able to work on a variety of tasks

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.