Engineering Intern

Robert Peccia & Associates; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) is seeking summer interns in Kalispell, Montana. Interns will assist across diverse project types, from surveying and inspection to engineering design and reporting, supporting work for federal, state and local agencies as well as private clients.

Candidates should be enrolled in a civil engineering curriculum for at least one year and demonstrate a solid understanding of basic engineering principles, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently or in a design team.
• Willingness to travel and work outside as needed.
• Effective written and verbal communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Support surveying, inspection, engineering design and reporting efforts.
• Assist on projects for federal, state, local agencies and private clients.
• Contribute to multiple service areas including water/wastewater, transportation, site development, airports, highways, structures and field services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

ROBERT PECCIA & ASSOCIATES (RPA) is looking for various summer interns across the company. As an intern, we will count on you to assist in all manners of project types from surveying and inspection to engineering design and reporting. Projects may be for federal, state, and local agencies as well as private clients in various service areas such as water/wastewater, transportation, site development, airports, highways, structures, or field services. Interns are required to have a minimum of one year of enrollment in a college engineering curriculum. Candidates are expected to have a good understanding of basic engineering principles and able to work independently and as part of a design team.

Requirements

Individual qualities that the company looks for are self-motivation, intelligence, common sense, industriousness, and the ability to communicate and work well with people. We will consider applicants with varied experience levels but are most focused on individuals with a desire to learn and grow with the position. The following are desired qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
• Desire to work as a team and on various project types
• Willingness to travel and work outside
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• A positive attitude and commitment to be an active participant in our employee-owned culture and alignment with our Core Values