Summer/Student Civil Engineer Intern

NWU; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

Traditional and Roth 401(k) with Co mp

Incentivized Wellness Program

Employee Recognition Program

Additional benefits

Job summary

NWU in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an engineering student to support design and planning activities. You will analyze diverse data sources, prepare cost estimates, and use design software to create project documents.

You will meet with clients, coordinate with officials, and track progress to ensure regulatory compliance and client satisfaction. The role emphasizes strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with travel up to 30% and ongoing engagement with regulatory bodies and

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree (BS) program from an accredited Engineering school.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write speeches and publication articles conforming to prescribed style and format.
• Effective presentation skills to top management, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Mathematical skills including algebraic functions, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of database, design, internet, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
• Valid driver license and ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographic and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Calculate costs, determine project feasibility based on data analysis, and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to create engineering and design documents.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, legal documentation, easements, and designs for projects.
• Meet periodically with clients to coordinate changes, inform them of additional requirements, receive input, answer questions, and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with government officials to obtain required approvals and permits for assigned projects.
• Coordinate project activities with officials, support staff, subcontractors, labs, and other entities.
• Track project progress and prepare reports in accordance with regulations, company policy, and client needs.
• Research regulations, products, and design techniques to address client needs.
• Stay updated on changing techniques, materials, codes, regulations, and software through seminars and briefings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reading & interpretation

Communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Time management

Education

BS in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Database software

Design software

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Project management tools

Internet tools

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographic and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Calculate costs, determine project feasibility based on data analysis, and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to create engineering and design documents.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, legal documentation, easements, and designs for projects.
• Meet periodically with clients to coordinate changes, inform them of additional requirements, receive input, answer questions, and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with government officials to obtain required approvals and permits for assigned projects.
• Coordinate project activities with officials, support staff, subcontractors, labs, and other entities.
• Track project progress and prepare reports in accordance with regulations, company policy, and client needs.
• Research regulations, products, and design techniques to address client needs.
• Stay updated on changing techniques, materials, codes, regulations, and software through seminars and briefings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree (BS) program from an accredited Engineering school.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write speeches and publication articles conforming to prescribed style and format.
• Effective presentation skills to top management, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Mathematical skills including algebraic functions, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of database, design, internet, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
• Valid driver license and ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Competencies including detail orientation, planning, organizing, coordinating, leadership, excellent communication, teamwork, professionalism, analytical skills, creativity, flexibility, and innovative thinking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Additional benefits