Engineer Intern - T. Baker Smith

Engineering Intern

Primary Position Location:

T. Baker Smith, LLC is seeking motivated Interns looking for professional, technical day to day support and input from Project Engineers and/or Project Managers, in carrying out the scopes of work in accordance with the proposal and/or the contract terms.

As a valued member of the TBS team, you will:

• Primarily responsible for providing technical support in the development/design of assigned engineering projects.
• Develop feasible design alternatives and compare significant parameters.
• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives.
• Assist in the development of detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates with project team.
• Produce and revise drawings, sketches, and plans in accordance with project standards.
• Review and analyze field notes, data, and calculations.
• Research specifications and materials.
• Assist in obtaining legal or other required documents, including landowner permission.
• Coordinate work assignments with project team.
• Communicate changes in workload or project scope with project manager.
• Achieve the scope, budget, and schedule of the project under the direction of the project
• manager.
• Promote all resources offered by the firm to existing and potential clients.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Maintain neat and organized work area.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment, techniques, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in professional development and training.
• Completing a presentation to management of internship experience.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Working towards or have earned a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Completion of Fundamentals Engineering Exam within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to relate to clients and people at all levels of the organization and must possess excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings and the most complex documents.
• Ability to operate computer, using technical software, which includes computer, aided drafting and other applications, spreadsheets, and other business software.

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors; Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title
Engineer Intern
Accountable To
Project Manager/Lead Professional
Target Ratio
Direct (billable) hours / Total hours worked 75-85%
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide professional, technical day to day support and input to the
Project Engineer and/or Project Manager, and for carrying out the scope of work in accordance with the
proposal and/or the contract terms. This position will work directly under the supervision of a registered
professional engineer. Primarily responsible for providing advanced technical support in the
development/design of assigned engineering projects.
Accountability Chart Responsibilities
• Provides technical support to project
• Completes tasks necessary for deliverables
• Collaborates with project team members
• Deliverable quality, schedule, and man-hour adherence
Essential Functions
• Assist in the development and design of projects.
• Develop feasible design alternatives and compare significant parameters.
• Identify and analyze the principle design features and major design alternatives.
• Assist in the development of detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates with project
team.
• Produce and revise drawings, sketches, and plans in accordance with project standards.
• Review and analyze field notes, data, and calculations.
• Research specifications and materials.
• Assist in obtaining legal or other required documents, including landowner permission.
• Coordinate work assignments with project team.
• Communicate changes in workload or project scope with project manager.
• Achieve the scope, budget, and schedule of the project under the direction of the project
manager.
• Promote all resources offered by the firm to existing and potential clients.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Maintain neat and organized work area.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment, techniques, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in professional development and training.
Firmwide Functions
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• Must be 100% on the same page with the TBS COMPASS.
• Meet or exceed the bar on the TBS People Analyzer.
• Adhere to the TBS Policies and Practices and TBS Safety Best Practices and Guidelines.
• Perform duties, as assigned or as apparent, to add value to projects and exceed client
expectations.
• Meet or exceed personal target utilization rate.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to operate, handle, maneuver and/or manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and
arms; use manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, calculator, and telephone; talk and hear;
climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelors of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Completion of Fundamentals Engineering Exam within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to relate to clients and people at all levels of the organization and must possess excellent
communication and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings and the most complex documents.
• Ability to operate computer, using technical software, which includes computer, aided drafting
and other applications, spreadsheets, and other business software.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is generally in a typical office environment and is
not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Associate does tour project sites periodically, and thus, is exposed to the noise, dust, smells, and other
environmental factors present at a project site. Nights away from home could be required.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, requiring 40+ hours per week. Nights and weekend
commitments to the organization, its associates and clients are required.