Civil Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) (Grimes, IA)

• Reviews the designs, plans, and engineering reports for public infrastructure projects including street and utility improvements
• Prepares the street paving, water mains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, storm water detention, grading and erosion control measures against applicable engineering standards to obtain City/County approvals
• Assists in the preparation of conceptual plans and estimates, including planning and coordination with current and anticipated developments
• Monitors construction improvements on specific projects during the construction season
• Participates in the in-house engineering design and development of construction documents for site plan and land subdivision projects including plans, specifications, and bids
• Serve as the company representative, responding to inquiries regarding project infrastructure and improvements; completing on-site investigations as needed
• Attends work related meetings and assists with staff presentations as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program
• Possession of an Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the State of Iowa or equivalent from another state
• Thorough knowledge of the modern principles and practices of civil engineering
• Valid driver’s license and insured

• Highly motivated individual able to work well in a collaborative environment managing multiple tasks
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, government representatives, contractors, vendors, and fringe network associates
• Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines for duties and responsibilities with accuracy
• Willingness to quickly adopt new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks

• The ability to observe detail at a close range to ensure accuracy and quality control of engineering designs and other work projects
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computerized equipment and surveying equipment
• Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions and traversal of construction zones including trenches and rough terrain

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position