Civil Intern

CEC Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking current students for a summer internship in Civil Design. The role involves working alongside engineers to assist in the design of civil projects, solving problems related to site layout and utilities. Interns will create detailed drawings and conduct engineering analyses. Candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Proficient personal computer skills including email and database activity.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and geometry.
• Proficient PC skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets; AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes computer software to create detailed drawings and design layouts.
• Perform various tasks to support engineering analyses and report production.
• Complies with all safety policies and performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Problem solving/analysis

Technical capacity

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Location: Oklahoma City, OK or Tulsa, OK

CEC is a privately-held engineering firm, serving both public entities and private developers. We offer extensive services, which allow us to be involved with projects from conception to design, to construction. Our focus is to eliminate aging infrastructure and drive community growth through innovative and collaborative engineering design. CEC is a Top Workplace that offers excellent benefits, professional development and growth opportunities for employees.

We are seeking current students for our summer internship program that are interested in learning more about Civil Design associated with commercial buildings. Solving problems related to site layout, drainage, utilities.

This position will allow students the opportunity to work alongside Engineers, assisting with the design of Civil projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes computer software to create detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts, including construction plans and specifications.
• Perform various tasks to support engineering analyses, report production and designs, including basic calculations.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving/analysis
• Technical capacity

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• English language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency preferred.
• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Smart phone with data plan sufficient for company requirements, such as multi-factor authentication, time tracking, mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to sit up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to stand and/or walk, including over uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to manipulate computer mouse up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to see clearly 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more; ability to identify and distinguish colors; ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.
• Occasionally outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, wind, etc.).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fixed schedule of 40 hours per week between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.