Civil Engineering Intern
Job Description
As a Civil Engineering Intern at Blueline, you will have the chance to work on residential/commercial land development projects and public works municipal projects. Below are some of the possible duties and responsibilities of a Civil Engineering Intern at Blueline.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Run hydrologic models to analyze and size stormwater facilities and pipe systems.
- Coordinate with review agencies, subconsultants, and clients.
- Prepare plans and project documents.
- Ensure technical accuracy, standard engineering practices, and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various reports and design projects.
- Help to evaluate engineering alternatives and help to resolve technical issues.
- Perform engineering interpretation of specifications and drawings, help to recommend and document design modifications, and coordinate with the design team.
- Participate in the assessment of engineering problems and discuss recommended solutions with the design team.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost effective, and compliant manner.
- Research and follow jurisdictional requirements unique to each project.
- Investigate and document downstream drainage systems in the field.
- Perform quantity take-offs.
- Use Autodesk Civil 3D to design plan and profile views for roadways, grading, and utilities including storm drainage facilities, sanitary sewer systems, and water distribution systems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Strong research and report writing skills.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with other employees, clients, and industry professionals.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to learn and retain new information quickly.
- Dependability and thoroughness.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Working towards or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from a four-year college or university.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
- Board of Engineer’s Engineering-in-Training certification (or equivalent) is a plus.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil3D and the ability to learn new software.
- Working knowledge of hydrologic modeling software such as KCRTS, WWHM3, or WWHM2012; MGSFlood; and StormShed to analyze and size stormwater facilities and pipe systems is a plus.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment such as telephones, computers, and copy machines.