Engineering Intern (CA/AZ)

Pacewater; Fountain Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE seeks engineering interns to gain hands-on exposure to Civil Engineering, water resource management concepts, and R&D efforts. This role is strictly internship and not a full-time position at this time, with limited benefit offerings.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BSCE, have basic AutoCAD experience, and can work with strong communication skills. Office hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, with flexibility based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Applicant should have a basic knowledge of Civil Engineering and be working toward a B.S.C.E. degree.
• Background and interest in water resource disciplines preferred.
• Experience in AutoCAD use or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with AutoCAD redline changes
• Research
• Technical writing
• Technical calculations
• Hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Conduct site visits as required
• Coordinating with vendors
• Assisting PACE with administration support

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Strong communication skills

Quick learner

Education

Pursuing B.S.C.E. degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Do you want to make a positive difference with your engineering education? Do you have a passion for water and the environment? If so, PACE has an exciting opportunity for you. Interns at PACE are exposed to many areas of engineering, water resource management principles, and exciting research and development efforts. We are seeking bright individuals motivated to learn and contribute to a creative-minded engineering team.

Our interns are often later recruited for full-time positions, but please note that this opening is NOT for a full-time position at this time, and we are not seeking highly experienced engineers.

Requirements

Applicant should have a basic knowledge of Civil Engineering and be working toward a B.S.C.E. degree. Background and interest in water resource disciplines preferred. Recent graduates will also be considered, but internship positions are not full-time and benefits are not offered. Experience in AutoCAD use or equivalent experience is required. Candidate must be a quick learner with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Assisting with AutoCAD redline changes
• Research
• Technical writing
• Technical calculations
• Hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Conduct site visits as required
• Coordinating with vendors
• Assisting PACE with administration support

Hours

We are flexible with work schedules and will set work schedules based on availability and support needed, but note that our office hours are between 8:00am and 5:00pm only.

Physical Demand

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; color vision is very helpful. Occasional field work may be required and includes walking through uneven, rugged terrain, requiring good balance, ability to walk moderate to long distances, and good general vision and depth of field vision.

The noise level in the office work environment is moderate. May be required to work in external environment in all weather conditions.

Salary Range

$20 – $25/hour. Competitive Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities.

PACE is an equal opportunity employer.

At this time, PACE will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Local candidates are preferred. No relocation package is offered.