Civil Engineering Intern

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, seeks a Civil Engineering Student in Virginia Beach to assist in design and documentation within the assigned department. The role may include special projects and active involvement in project design and documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing design documents and marketing materials, researching trends in building mechanical engineering, and supporting construction-phase activities under supervision.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited program and second-year student in civil/architectural programs.
• Able to use common word processing, email and information management tools.
• Familiarity with design/production software is a plus.
• One engineering internship or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in discipline design tasks under supervision and lead engineers.
• Prepare project design documents and supporting materials.
• Develop marketing and presentation materials as directed.
• Research building mechanical engineering trends and technologies.
• Support construction-phase services, site visits, RFIs, shop drawings.
• Adhere to quality control policies and department standards.
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate with project team members.
• Receive guidance from PMs, Design Managers and senior engineers.

Skills

Document drafting

Technical design

Presentations

Team collaboration

Education

ABET‑accredited program

Second year of study

Civil Engineering

Architectural/Engineering Technology

Tools

Word processing software

Email software

Information management tools

Design/production software

Job description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

A Civil Engineering Student will perform various tasks within the assigned design department that may entail special project assignments and/or active involvement in project design and documentation

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing various aspects of discipline design as directed by a senior or lead Engineer including conceptual studies, program requirements, design analyses, calculations, systems selection and layout for building design
• Preparation of building design documents as directed
• Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
• Researching emerging technologies and design trends related to building mechanical engineering
• Performing various services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings as directed
• Complying with quality control policies and procedures
• Learning and implementing department and company standards
• Develop analysis and design skills
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Project Managers, Design Managers, Senior Architects, Senior Engineers, Architects or Engineers

Required Skills

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Display abilities to work well with others in a team environment

Required Experience

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an ABET accredited program and have completed at least their second year of study in one of the following programs:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Architectural Engineering
• Should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management.
• Should have working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software is highly desirable.
• One previous engineering internship or have relevant work experience is preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Qualifications:

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Display abilities to work well with others in a team environment