What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Intern position at TranSystems?
Overview
TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees. Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets. Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems! Responsibilities What you'll be challenged to do : Gannett-Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern interested in learning career skills through assisting our experienced engineers in the design process and preparation of plan sets. This position is based out of our Kansas City, MO office. Successful candidates will be exposed to multiple engineering disciplines including; interstate and arterial roadway design, freight rail design, hydrology and hydraulics, site design and utilities, as well as traffic studies and data collection. Additionally, there may be opportunities to perform construction inspection duties on various types of construction sites. This is a technical position intended for Civil Engineering students who have completed their sophomore year of college or higher. Perform variety of tasks related to Civil Engineering to support design, analysis, and plan production. Collect, organize, and evaluate data needed for basic calculations and design. Assist with computation of plan quantities to support cost estimates. Coordinate with a team of designers and technicians. Utilize Bentley Microstation, Geopak, ESRI ArcMap, HEC-RAS, and various other design software. Construction support - field investigations and inspections. Commitment to quality work and timely communication. Qualifications What you bring to our firm : Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in the Civil Engineering field from an ABET accredited university. Be eager to learn; be a team player; and be enthusisastic. Take pride in their work. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically. Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members. What we prefer you bring to our firm : Anticipated graduation date of 2025 through 2027 Analytic skills Attention to detail Willingness to travel regionally for a week at a time Can-do attitude Featured Benefits : 401(k) company match Work Environment : The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (construction equipment, jack hammers, etc). While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move 10-25 pounds. No experience required. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal / civil background check, and motor vehicle records search. Gannett-Fleming / TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).
