What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Resource Engineering Intern position at Woolpert?
Overview
Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert is certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients.
At this time, we are seeking a water resources engineering intern (or similar) in our Virginia Beach, VA office for the summer semester (May/June-August). This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week. The water resources engineering Intern will work alongside the Woolpert water market working on planning, design, and construction projects for various municipalities and partner consultants.
Responsibilities
Don’t have all of these? That’s ok, we know you’re coming to learn. Apply if you think this can be a good fit.
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.
Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert is certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients.
At this time, we are seeking a water resources engineering intern (or similar) in our Virginia Beach, VA office for the summer semester (May/June-August). This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week. The water resources engineering Intern will work alongside the Woolpert water market working on planning, design, and construction projects for various municipalities and partner consultants.
Responsibilities
- Design and create Wastewater, Stormwater, and Water plans in alignment with client requirements and Woolpert standards.
- Work with project management team to identify impediments and develop/implement solutions to overcome obstacles.
- Perform field assessments and compile data and reports.
- Gain real-world experience working on actual projects alongside licensed professionals that are experts in their fields.
- Assist on a variety of projects doing such things as calculations, data analysis, drawings/renderings, cost estimates, and preparing design plans.
- Work on software and systems such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office products, and Bluebeam Revu.
- Work as a member of a team that coordinates with other internal teams and external subconsultants and clients.
- Go on multiple site visits and see construction projects we work on.
- Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.
- Duties include occasional field work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Don’t have all of these? That’s ok, we know you’re coming to learn. Apply if you think this can be a good fit.
- Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status.
- Pursuing BS in civil engineering, biosystems engineering or other relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience in ArcGIS.
- Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D preferred.
- Working knowledge in hydrology and stormwater management.
- Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow, and complete tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.
Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
