What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Intern position at The Mannik & Smith Group?
Description
Key Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Benefits
As a Civil/Municipal Intern, you will work closely with our municipal team to support various projects related to municipal/civil engineering and construction inspection. This position offers hands-on experience in drafting design plans, checking calculations and cost estimates, preparing design packages for bidding and award, assisting with surveys, and construction inspection on municipal projects. You will have the opportunity to gain practical insight into the civil and municipal engineering disciplines and contribute to the execution of diverse projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Preparation: Support engineers and designers in preparing site plans, grading plans, utility plans, erosion control plans, and other design documents using CAD software for municipal roadway, sewer or water main improvement projects.
- Bid Package/Bid Award Assistance: Assist and support in preparing design packages for bidding and awarding. This includes verifying quantities, preparing cost estimates, writing specifications and assembling contract books.
- Survey Assistant: Assist in researching record information, collecting field work on various projects, assessing existing site conditions, and processing data to set up a base drawing.
- Construction Inspector: Ensuring contractor compliance with plans and specifications, tracking quantities and documenting daily progress of construction on various municipal projects. Communicating with design engineer, municipality and contractor when project questions arise or milestones reached.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D or other computer aided drafting software, and MS Office programs or similar software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members and clients.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Previous internship or co-op experience in site development, civil engineering, or related field is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
