Engineering Intern - WWC Engineering

WWC Engineering Interns assists engineers, surveyors, geologists, and other professional and technical staff with a multitude of project work including engineering design, environmental design and compliance, surveying, site investigations, research, regulatory compliance, and technical writing in support of various projects. Position also assists in general administrative duties assigned to them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Assist engineering, surveying, and other staff members with daily duties on an as needed basis
• Perform preliminary designs and calculations as directed by the Project Manager
• Research and effectively summarize design concepts, regulations, and other requested information.
• Prepare documentation of work completed and report to the Project Manager
• Assist with and collect field data including, but not limited to, survey, soil and water sampling, field notes, and photo documentation
• Assist in the development of design and technical reports in support of project completion. *Performs all other duties and tasks assigned by the Project Manager

* These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent. However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Attending a two-year or four-year college and studying in the field of civil, environmental, or transportation engineering, surveying, computer-aided drafting, environmental sciences, or related fields

QUALITIES:

· Embodies WWC Engineering's core values (service, quality, and integrity)

· Ability to multi-task

· Problem-solving skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to effectively communicate the flow of technical information

· Possess a general understanding of engineering and/or surveying concepts

· Ability to produce accurate, thorough, and timely delivery of information

· Ability to provide support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate

· Positive attitude, professional manner and excited to work in a team environment

· Ability to adapt to changing situations and needs in a positive manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, or sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment can be low to moderate.