Intern, Site Civil

Description

Why spend your summer with WithersRavenel? Growth. Community. Relationships. Sustainability. Make a difference.

WR Internships are hands-on and immersive learning experiences. Interns are asked to come equipped with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn from some of the best teammates in the industry. Interns are asked to share their internship goals with their supervisor and their teammates so that we can create a specific, individualized learning plan for each Intern experience. We have Internships available in our Site Civil department in Cary, Raleigh and Charlotte locations.

Bring your talent and collaborative spirit and come experience all of these while spending your summer learning from experts in our field! Internships at WithersRavenel are usually paid, full time positions that last from mid-May to the beginning of August.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the review of data received from technical staff, analyze information, and determine compliance with standards and design concepts
• Assist with preliminary and completed layouts, design concepts, and detailed design drawings from technical notes, sketches, and/or other drawings, ensuring they meet our company and industry standards and codes
• Assist with the research of standards/codes as directed
• Under the direction of professional and technical staff, apply technical concepts and theoretical design information to real world situations
• Complete deliverables and project responsibilities per direction of technical staff
• Complete tasks as assigned by technical staff
• Organize project-related information per our Company policies and procedures
• Use various applications to generate drawings, reports, or other technical based deliverables based on specific project requirements
• Follow technical aspects and policies of the Department and Company
• Analyze technical problems related to a task with guidance
• Use current technology as much as practicable to design projects
• Participate in scheduled team meetings and as needed, project meetings

Requirements

Required:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Understand planning and/or design concepts and methods
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to take direction and learn software applications
• Energetic and flexible

Preferred:

• Internships in field of expertise
• Exposure to AutoCAD, MicroStation, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD Civil3D, Geopak, and/or graphic software
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications

Working Conditions

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work and job site visits outdoors. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time travelling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.