Engineer Summer Intern - #3033

Lever, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Trim seeks an Engineering Summer Intern for our Construction group in Traverse City. The intern will support fieldwork, data collection, and project documentation while gaining exposure to civil and environmental engineering practices.

Candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, construction engineering, or concrete technology, with a valid driver’s license and basic Microsoft Office skills, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Engineering or Concrete Technology.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required.
• Candidates should be self-motivated, well organized and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project plans and specifications.
• Conduct field inspections and maintain work item quantities.
• Conduct field or laboratory material tests.
• Maintain project files and record drawings.
• Prepare construction reports.
• Perform soil erosion control and sediment control inspections.
• Review technical data for adherence with project requirements.
• Assist with preliminary project cost estimates and evaluate quantities.
• Assist with/review scope, budget and schedule of new project tasks.
• Monitor task budget and progress.
• Prepare project status and other reports.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals.
• Assist Project Managers.
• Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.
• Attend seminars and/or training classes.
• Maintain excellent client relations.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Engineering or Concrete Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What We Offer:

Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

Wade Trim is seeking an Engineering Summer Intern for our Construction group in our Traverse City office. Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, construction engineering or concrete technology (sophomore or junior status preferred) and possess valid driver’s license. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required. Candidates must be self-motivated, very organized and have excellent communication skills.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Interpret project plans and specifications
• Conduct field inspections and maintain work item quantities
• Conduct field or laboratory material test
• Maintain project files and record drawings
• Prepare construction reports
• Perform soil erosion control and sediment control inspections
• Review technical data for adherence with project requirements
• Assist with preliminary project cost estimates and evaluate quantities
• Assist with/review scope, budget and schedule of new project tasks
• Monitor task budget and progress
• Prepare project status and other reports
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Assist Project Managers
• Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.
• Attend seminars and/or training classes
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Engineering or Concrete Technology

Skills/Experience:

• Valid Driver’s License

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

Wade Trim is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.