Civil Engineering Intern-Design

NTH CONSULTANTS; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NTH Consultants, Ltd. in Northville, MI, is seeking an assistant to support the structural team for Summer 2027. You will help prepare calculations, drawings, contract documents, and reports.

This role includes field services, data collection and condition assessment of infrastructure, site inspections, soil testing, and assisting with laboratory testing of soils. Candidates must be willing to travel and lift up to 50 lbs. Training will be provided for site work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of education or experience in Civil/Geotechnical/Construction/Structural Engineering.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work in a team and independently.
• Accurate, dependable, and strong organizational/time management skills.
• Able to walk/stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work on construction sites and travel to job sites and NTH offices in Michigan.
• May enter confined spaces after appropriate training.
• Willing to climb ladders as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the structural team in preparing structural calculations, drawings, contract documents, and reports.
• Assist in field services including data collection and condition assessment of existing infrastructure.
• Monitor construction operations including rehabilitation, earthwork, and foundation installations; assist geotechnical site investigations and soil testing.
• Perform field quality control testing for construction activities: soil testing, density testing, and testing of concrete and asphalt; assist with lab and field testing as required.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Team and independent work

Walk/stand for extended periods

Valid driver’s license

Education

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction Engineering Technology

Structural Engineering

Tools

Soil testing equipment

Job description

Description

• Structural Engineering job elements include: Assist the structural team in preparing structural calculations, drawings, contract documents, and reports. Assist in field services including data collection and condition assessment of existing infrastructure.
• Assist with monitoring of construction operations, including above and belowground structure rehabilitation, earthwork, and foundation installations. Assist in geotechnical site investigations including inspection of test borings, test pits, and monitoring wells. Assist with laboratory and field-testing of soils. Assist with engineering analyses and calculations as well as report preparation.
• Perform field quality control testing for construction activities: Soil testing, including density testing for compacted earth fill, testing of fresh concrete and asphalt, laboratory testing and other activities as required. Experience in the use of laboratory and field-testing equipment a plus.
• NOTE: This is a seasonal position for Summer 2027. Applicants must be located within commuting distance of our Northville, MI office.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 to 3 years of education in college / vocational courses and/or experience preferred in the following areas: Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or Structural Engineering.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills, be able to work in a team environment as well as independently, demonstrated team-oriented approach to problem-solving, and have strong interpersonal skills for contact with clients and fellow engineers/technicians.
• Accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple assignments at any given time.
• Be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time, and lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Be willing and able to work on construction sites, including elevated platforms, manlifts, aerial lifts, and scaffolds, and along freeway right-of-way while performing inspection/review activities (proper training will be provided).
• May be required to enter and work within confined spaces, once appropriately trained.
• Be willing and able to climb ladders as needed.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance and be willing to travel to and conduct field work at job sites as well as NTH offices in Michigan.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work full-time in the U.S.A. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired are required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

AAP / EEO Statement

NTH Consultants, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. NTH Consultants, Ltd. participates in E-Verify.

At NTH Consultants, Ltd. (NTH) We are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and affirm the rights of all.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

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