Transportation Services Intern - NV5

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

We are seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to become an integral part of our Transportation Design team with the aptitude and desire to also work with the Development Services team to experience a wide range of Civil Engineering opportunities.  Come be a part of a growing Pacific Northwest NV5 team with the opportunity to be located in the ever-popular Treasure Valley of SW Idaho.

• Work directly with Project Managers, Engineers, and other Designers to resolve problems and create construction documents from project survey data, sketches, existing drawings, electronic images, specifications, written and verbal descriptions.
• The successful candidate will assist in the design and drafting of small, medium, and large size Transportation Infrastructure and Development related projects.
• Typical projects will be for highway / rural roadway and bridge projects, residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial site development related projects.
• Responsibilities may include; roadway, drainage, utility, bridge/culvert infrastructure, site grading & design and hydraulic analysis design related to Transportation and Development projects.
• Work closely with Engineers & EIT’s to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information.
• Research technical and other information sources to resolve standard to complex problems/issues.
• Use in-house and client driven drawing standards as guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Experience in or basic knowledge of civil design with MicroStation InRoads / OpenRoads and/or Autodesk Civil3D a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and .pdf editing tools such as Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience with GIS and ESRI software a plus.
• Responsibilities may include 3D surface modeling and design drafting, 3D modeling experience a plus.
• Perform additional duties/assignments related to projects as required.
• Knowledge of principals of design and construction for utilities, infrastructure, roadways, and bridges.
• Knowledge of construction plan assembly including plan, profile and cross-section development, grading, drainage, and quantity summaries.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates “best practices” techniques, willingness to learn, and team mentality.
• Attendance, punctuality, and reliability.
• Working towards a Bachelor of Science or master’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited school preferred.
• 0 - 3 years engineering experience with a background in Transportation related projects and/or related academic curriculum
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, co-workers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License; must be able to meet company insurability requirements.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.