Civil Engineering Intern

Baird,-Hampton-; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird, Hampton & Brown is seeking a temporary Civil Intern for the summer to gain hands-on experience across private and public sector projects. You will learn from an established team of engineers, expose yourself to diverse project types, and develop essential technical skills in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities include analyzing survey data, planning systems, preparing construction documents, and presenting project updates to managers and clients.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards using design software.
• Analyze and produce designs for stormwater, sewer, pipeline, parking, sidewalks, roadway, etc. using design software.
• Prepare site grading and utility plans, hydraulic calculations, prepare construction documents for permitting.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
• Communicate project status with the Project Manager, client, and any other relevant parties.
• Accompany engineers on site visits to view ongoing company projects.
• Attend client meetings and represent the civil interests of the firm.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Job description

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a temporary Civil Intern to join us this summer. In this role, you will learn essential, career-developing skills from an established team of engineers. You will gain exposure to various project types and work with clients in both the private and public sectors. As an aspiring engineer, you will see many aspects of Civil Engineering and build upon your technical ability.

In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

• Analyze and interpret survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards using design software.
• Analyze and produce designs for stormwater, sewer, pipeline, parking, sidewalks, roadway, etc. using design software.
• Prepare site grading and utility plans, hydraulic calculations, prepare construction documents for permitting.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
• Communicate project status with the Project Manager, client, and any other relevant parties.
• Accompany engineers on site visits to view ongoing company projects.
• Attend client meetings and represent the civil interests of the firm.

We require:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

We like to see:

• At least 12-18 hours of Civil engineering courses
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office. Other relevant programs could include HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, or Bluebeam.

Physical Demands

This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

Benefits

• This is a temporary position with no medical benefits or paid time off (PTO). Should the role transition into a full-time, permanent position, benefits and enrollment information will be provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.