Civil Intern- Summer 2023

Description

As a Civil Intern at Gessner Engineering, you will assist the Civil Department in their daily operations on a variety of projects. You can expect to do engineering work on projects to gain experience for your future.

Typical Duties

• Work in a team setting with other team members as well as other design disciplines like structural, geotechnical, and external sub consultants if necessary.
• Assist with design for a variety of projects including site plans, land development, and municipal infrastructure.
• Visit project sites to assist with data collections and construction observation duties.
• Manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Work under the supervision and mentoring of civil engineers and designers. Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects.
   
   

Learning Objectives

• Civil 3D basics 
• Design simple pipe networks for storm sewer, water, sanitary, and electrical utilities 
• Detail of basic design components
• Perform Drainage Analysis with modeling
• Model pond sizing 
• Write Drainage and water reports
• Construction Documents Sheet Set Up
• Paving and Construction Joint Design
• Sizing Storm Sewer
• Creating cost estimates for projects
• Requesting necessary information from city engineers
• Create Drainage Area Maps
• Write Preliminary Engineering Reports
• Culvert Analysis
• Pay App Site Visit

Education/ Experience:

• Must be a junior, senior or graduate student working towards a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least a 3.0 GPA 
• Capable of working at least 30 hours a week during the summer

Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.