Civil Engineering Internship

Nederveld, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is offering a summer internship for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. This role involves assisting with construction inspections, learning construction methods, and developing civil design knowledge. Candidates should be self-motivated and detail-oriented. This temporary full-time position requires valid driver’s license and may include some travel. A flexible schedule during standard work hours is permitted.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn construction means, methods, and standards.
• Ability to adhere to professional conduct in a team setting.
• Pursuing an engineering BS degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction inspections in the field.
• Learn construction means and methods.
• Maintain public agency construction standards.
• Develop civil design knowledge and experience.
• Assist team as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering

Job description

The Intern will have the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced Civil Engineers and Construction Services professionals. The duration of this summer internship commitment will be approximately 12 to 16 weeks during the months of May through August.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the field by assisting with construction inspections
• Work with team members to learn construction means and methods
• Learn and assist team members in maintaining public agency construction standards
• Further, develop civil design knowledge and experience
• Assist team in a variety of other assignments as needed

Essential Skills for Performing the Job

• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Written and verbal communication
• Adherence to standards of professional conduct

Required Education and Experience

• Pursuing Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering

Other Requirements

Valid Driver’s License in good standing, and demonstrated safe driving habits.

Position Type/Expected Hours

This is a temporary full-time position for the summer. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but s/he must be available during the standard work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Physical Demands

This position is a combination of sedentary work, with some field and travel-related work. An employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift.

An employee may also be required to drive, traverse wooded and/or uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, walk on roofs, enter small spaces, and work in various weather conditions.

Travel

There may be some travel required in this position.

Disclaimer

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eligible candidates will belegally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nederveld Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.