Civil Engineering Intern
Westwood Professional Services, Midlothian, VA, United States
Civil Engineering Intern
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
The Civil Engineering Intern will assist with engineering work related to roadway, grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, paving, cost estimating, feasibility, residential, industrial, municipal and site development projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Civil design in roadway, grading, drainage, utility and site development projects for both residential and commercial development.
Assist preparing construction plans, design calculations, specifications, bid documents and cost estimates.
Learn about relevant design standards and procedures.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES
Ethical Conduct
Ability to work take direction and work independently or with a team
Efficient use of time to complete tasks accurately, meet deadlines and within budget
Strong attention to detail
SKILLS
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation software
Microsoft office software
Writing emails, letters and memos
Multi-tasking
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment and requires a professional appearance. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to operate their personal vehicle for company business.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a temporary position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:p.m. for a specified duration.
TRAVEL
Employee may be required to travel to local client and governmental offices as well as visit jobsites.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
0-4 years of work experience
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO STATEMENT
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
The Civil Engineering Intern will assist with engineering work related to roadway, grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, paving, cost estimating, feasibility, residential, industrial, municipal and site development projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Civil design in roadway, grading, drainage, utility and site development projects for both residential and commercial development.
Assist preparing construction plans, design calculations, specifications, bid documents and cost estimates.
Learn about relevant design standards and procedures.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES
Ethical Conduct
Ability to work take direction and work independently or with a team
Efficient use of time to complete tasks accurately, meet deadlines and within budget
Strong attention to detail
SKILLS
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation software
Microsoft office software
Writing emails, letters and memos
Multi-tasking
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment and requires a professional appearance. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to operate their personal vehicle for company business.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a temporary position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:p.m. for a specified duration.
TRAVEL
Employee may be required to travel to local client and governmental offices as well as visit jobsites.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
0-4 years of work experience
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO STATEMENT
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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