Civil Engineering Intern Virginia Beach, VA

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Clark Nexsen invites a Civil Engineering student to join a dynamic, collaborative team performing design and documentation tasks for building projects. The role supports the design department, with exposure to concept studies, calculations, and design analyses, under supervision.

The position emphasizes learning, uses design software, and involves producing documents and marketing materials while engaging with project managers and senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an ABET accredited program and have completed at least their second year of study in Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Architectural Engineering.
• Should be able to effectively utilize current company software for word processing, e-mail, and information management.

Responsibilities

• Perform various aspects of discipline design under supervision, including conceptual studies and layout for building design.
• Prepare building design documents and marketing/presentation materials.
• Research emerging technologies and design trends related to building mechanical engineering.
• Assist with construction-phase services, including field visits and reviewing shop drawings.
• Adhere to quality control policies and company standards.
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate with team members.

Skills

Document drafting

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Technical precision

Education

ABET accredited program

Second-year student in Civil/Environmental/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Design 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.

The hourly rate associated with this position is $22.00 - $27.00, which is based on education level.

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

Preferred Experience

• 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

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.