What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Intern position at Schnabel Branding Colors?
Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in dam, geotechnical, geostructural, and tunnel engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities they live in, and support are a vital part of who we are and what we offer. Founded in 1956, Schnabel has experienced tremendous success and growth through its dedication to excellence in client service, high quality, and value-added solutions. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and Top 10 Dams and Reservoirs Design Firm with over 600 employees in 28 offices throughout the United States.
Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, life and disability. Engagement in Schnabel’s wellness program offers incentives for employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle, and the firm rewards employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Benefit options include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
- Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
- Long-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Bonus program
- Paid time off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Wellness program
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Job Description:
Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Boise, Idaho office is seeking a temporary full-time intern with a Civil Engineering background to support our growing business. Our office is a high-performance engineering design shop with capabilities spanning every aspect of the project lifecycle including preparation of proposals, initial site investigations, preliminary design, final engineering design, and construction management. The emphasis for this position is broadening the intern’s practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real problems under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. We aim to provide valuable mentorship to our interns with local, in-office support from staff at all levels and exposure to client interactions, field work, and networking events. The full-time position is expected to be held from May through August of 2025.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assisting in performing hydrology and hydraulic design; structural design; geotechnical investigations and analyses; mechanical system analysis; and drafting using AutoCAD
- Reviewing construction plans and technical specifications
- Drafting, compiling, and proofreading reports
- Assist with development of standard calculation templates using primarily Mathcad and Excel
- Assistance with administrative work
- Some opportunities for travel to job sites may be available
Required Skills/Experience:
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
- Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field is desirable but not required
- Possess good oral and written communication skills and literacy in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
- Ability to work with direction as part of a team
- Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work
- A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
- Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
The compensation range for a Civil Engineering Intern is between $21.00 to $24.20. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
Salary : $21 - $24
