STEP (Summer) Intern

Purpose & Need

The STEP Internship Program is from May to August and is an immersive experience where students are given the opportunity to explore the many areas of expertise within the transportation industry. While you will spend most of your time learning from PGA’s core engineering disciplines Roadway, Drainage, Structures, and Traffic/ITS you will also spend time learning from our Planning, Landscape Architecture, CEI, Facilities Preservation, Marketing, and Environment groups. STEP students will work side-by-side with PGA staff and will be exposed to project related design tasks. At the end of the program, participants will have a clear understanding of what all goes into bringing a project from pursuit, through design, and into construction.

What You’ll Do

• Gain proficiency with construction plans production
• Understand the concepts of geometry design
• Understand the development of pay item quantities and calculations
• Understand the process for development of a project cost estimate
• Effectively research projects and assist with marketing efforts
• Gain knowledge in all design standards, manuals, and criteria
• Requires regular technical supervision of tasks by technical or senior staff
• Complete tasks and projects within established supervisor’s expectations
• Support technical and senior staff with the development of plans, documents, and reports
• Compile documents in PDF for review or submittal

What You’ll Need

• Enrolled in an ABET Accredited Engineering Program

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Great verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with a variety of personality types
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards in all work efforts
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on deadline-driven activities
• Skill in working with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other Office Products

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.