Engineer Intern (Rail Design)

Bartlett & West, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartlett & West, Inc. offers a Rail Design internship focused on hands-on learning in a collaborative environment. You will gain exposure to the firm’s employee-owned culture while participating in plan development and basic drafting under supervision.

Enrollment in an engineering program and coursework in surveying, CAD, and related tools are beneficial. Travel for in-state/out-of-state field visits may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a technical school or university program and at least one year completed in a bachelor’s degree track.
• Civil engineering majors preferred.
• Strong foundation in math and engineering basics.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training for a variety of engineering activities.
• Operating in a learning capacity and gaining knowledge of general processes.
• Basic drafting skills and techniques.
• Work with engineer or higher level technician on full plan development.
• Perform routine tasks to gain exposure to engineering staff, methods, and programs.
• Learn on the job about survey activities and GPS/conventional survey equipment.
• Observe construction processes and field tests, including materials testing.
• Collaborate with Landscape Architects, Engineers, Field Surveyors, and Design Technicians and external staff.
• Work on assignments across project phases, including in-office design and field visits.
• Compile data and perform basic engineering design calculations.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Decision-making

Team orientation

Plan interpretation

Math proficiency

MS Office

Safety awareness

Organization

Survey/CAD software

Adaptability

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Enrollment in technical school or engineering program ( Civil preferred )

Tools

CAD software

Trimble Business Center

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:This internship will focus on Rail Design. As a Bartlett & West intern, you’ll work in a stimulating and collaborative environment where you’ll gain practical experience and exposure to diverse perspectives. You will also be introduced to the Purpose & Core Values that drive the employee owners each day along with the opportunity to understand the benefits of an employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

Project experiences may include:

• On-the-job training for a variety of engineering activities
• Operating in a learning capacity, gaining knowledge of general processes and procedures
• Basic drafting skills and techniques.
• Working with engineer or higher level technician in full plan development.
• Performing a variety of routine tasks that provide experience and familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices and programs.
• Learning on the job about miscellaneous survey activities and the operation GPS and conventional survey equipment.
• Operating in a learning capacity, gaining knowledge of general construction observation processes and procedures and field tests, such as materials testing, through on-the-job training.
• Exposure working with a wide range of internal staff such as Landscape Architects, Engineers, Field Surveyors and Design Technicians to external staff such as architects, contractors, utility/facility personnel and/or public clients.
• Work on a full range of assignments in various project phases.
• In-office planning and design work and out of office field investigations and site visits.
• Compile data and perform other basic engineering design calculations.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, communication and decision-making skills
• Strong motivation toward accomplishing a common goal
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Team oriented and ability to get along with others
• Ability and aptitude to interpret and understand plans and specifications
• Good math skills (ability to: add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Knowledge in MS Office Suite and technical software
• Ability to pass safety classes and exhibit safety oriented mentality
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and/or experience in survey software/CAD software and Trimble Business Center
• Ability to embrace new technologies and processes
• Basic knowledge of general engineering design practices or guidelines

Education:

Enrollment in a Technical School or currently enrolled student majoring in an engineering discipline and (1) one year completed in a Bachelor’s Degree program. Civil engineering majors preferred.

Experience:

0-6 months experience. Experience in MS Office Suite required. Experience or exposure with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and/or Civil 3D software preferred.

Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion, which usually would consist of field work on construction projects, visiting other company locations, attending business meetings. Engineer Intern travels in company vehicle or personal vehicle. Minimum travel is 10% of the time depending on projects. Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all functions and responsibilities that are required of this position. Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.

Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.