What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway 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 Transportation intern interested in learning career skills through assisting our experienced Engineers in the design process and preparation of plan sets. Successful candidates will be exposed to multiple engineering disciplines including : roadway design, drainage design, utilities, right-of-way, and other aspects related to highway and bridge projects. 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 Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, and various other design software. Attend staff meetings Aid in filing project drawings, specifications and reports Qualifications What you bring to our firm : Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor‘s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited school or 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. 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 : Analytic skills Attention to detail Featured Benefits : 401(k) company match. 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).
