Civil Engineering Internship - Site Design

Job summary

The intern will assist experienced engineers in creating construction plans for various land development projects including site layout, grading, and utilities. Responsibilities also include performing research, writing technical reports, and traveling to job sites.

Job details

COMPANY DESCRIPTION We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. JOB DESCRIPTION Our Site Design team provides design services for retail, commercial, mixed-use, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types. As a civil engineering student intern, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You’ll be part of our team, working for our clients on projects with our most experienced engineers. You’ll assist with creating construction plans for sites that can include site layout, grading, stormwater, and utilities in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. You may also perform research, write technical reports, and travel to job sites. QUALIFICATIONS You are passionate about: * Working collaboratively with others. * Having ownership in the work you do. * Using your talents to positively affect communities. You bring to the team: * Strong communication skills. * Ability to contribute and work well on a team. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. * Problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Strong attention to detail. * Working knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D is a plus). * Pursuing a degree in civil engineering. We are hiring for one intern to work out of either our Denver or Loveland offices. #LI-DNP Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity. Colorado Pay Range $22—$25 USD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come. As an Olsson employee, you will: * Receive a competitive 401(k) match * Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths * Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements * Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities * Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance. Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here [https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy].

What you’ll do

The intern will assist experienced engineers in creating construction plans for various land development projects including site layout, grading, and utilities. Responsibilities also include performing research, writing technical reports, and traveling to job sites.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering and possess a working knowledge of AutoCAD. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also required.

Benefits

• 401(k) match • Tailored development paths • Flexible work arrangements • Wellness program • Health care • Vision • Dental • Paid time off • Bonus system

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Site layout
• Grading
• Stormwater design
• Utilities design
• Technical writing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Time Off Management
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Planning
• Research
• Decision Making
• Civil Engineering
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Land Development
• Civil Site Design
• Stormwater Management
• Grading (Landscape)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Civil Engineering Intern
• Civil / Architectural Designer / Drafter
• Draughtspersons
• Architectural and Civil Drafters