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Form of workCivil Engineering Internship - Summer 2024
Water Resource Design
Atlanta, GA
Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC (ICE) is seeking a self-motivated Water Resource Design Intern to join our team in May of 2024 for a 12-week internship in the Atlanta, GA office. As a Water Resource Intern at ICE, you will gain valuable industry experience by working with our Water Resource team. Internships with ICE allow you to continue your education with a real-world experience that will enhance your future academic experiences. There is room for growth within our organization for dedicated civil engineering professionals. All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings. Internships provide an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals and to be treated as a respected and valued member of the ICE team. Once qualified candidates have been identified, the recruiting team will schedule interviews.
This internship spans 12 weeks, starting sometime in May and ending in August. The exact start and end dates will be decided during the recruitment process.
Position Summary
The Water Resource Engineer Intern will work closely with project managers in the drainage aspects of traditional design-bid-build and alternative delivery infrastructure projects. The Water Resources Engineer Intern must demonstrate research skills and resourcefulness. The ideal candidate must be able to perform complex engineering functions, field data collection, and troubleshooting for a variety of water resource related projects. Duties will include assisting senior engineer with design, contract document preparation, procurement processes and program management assistance with an emphasis on the storm water design components. Ensures that project designs meet local municipality, State DOT and DHEC requirements for storm water run-off. Ideal candidate must be currently enrolled as an academic junior or senior in an accredited college degree program focused in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Prior internship experience is preferred, but not required.
Position Responsibilities
- Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and environmental scientists
- Perform engineering calculations and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models
- Support civil design, stream restoration, and other Water Resources design projects
- Support stormwater management programs and environmental permitting projects
- Support various projects to include site assessments and wetland delineations
- Assist in design preparation to include state storm water management plan requirements, drainage design activities on highway and bridge construction projects.
- Review documents and design work for compliance with plans and specifications
- Participate in field investigations
- Assist with surface water, groundwater, and soil sampling in various site settings
- Aid senior staff with the preparation of technical reports, including compiling analytical data
- Duties include field and office work with light travel
Education and Experience Requirements
- Actively pursuing a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Experience with AutoCAD and other engineering/modeling software is desired
- Strong MS Office skills required, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of any of the following: hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, any phase of civil design, project planning, drawing and specification development, calculations, report writing, wetland delineation, protected species, or stream restoration
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions to conduct field investigations
- Valid Driver's License and must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Work Environment
The position operates primarily in an office environment. Must be able to operate PC based systems at a workstation for 8 hours per day and overtime if needed. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Career Development – ICE Mentor
Internships do not always include mentorship; however, we believe it is a crucial part to the success of our program. ICE interns are paired with more experienced staff members in order to provide guidance and support throughout the internship process. They will report directly to a Professional Engineer who will provide regular feedback, special training, guidance, evaluation, and support. The PE will provide information about their career path, as well as assisting the intern with exploring career opportunities at the firm, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources. In addition, interns will work with EIT’s who will aid in their development.
We foster collaborative learning environment where interaction with our dedicated team of engineers encourages students to develop ideas and make mistakes. Collaborative learning also involves learning from peers and fellow interns. The primary goal of the internship is to gain as much infrastructure design experience as possible. While an intern may not have major tasks assigned to them, they should pay close attention to all the steps that go into completing the project. At the end of the internship, the intern should be confident to individually manage project tasks and work independently. ICE’s dedicated recruiting team will assist the intern with full-time employment opportunities, once they are ready to graduate.
Expected Hours of Work
• The internship offers a structured work schedule of up to 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Application Instruction
To apply, please complete the application and submit your current transcripts (unofficial are accepted) along with any relevant information. ICE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages applications from qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
About ICE
Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC (ICE) is a full-service transportation consulting and design firm specializing in highways, bridges/structures, hydrology/hydraulic design, geotechnical engineering, and foundation testing, environmental documentation (NEPA) construction services, and aviation design. Our firm has grown to more than 475 employees since its inception in 2005 which includes over 100 Licensed Professionals (PE, RLS, LG, & RLA), numerous Civil Engineering Graduates who are certified engineers-in-training, Utility Coordination Managers, fully equipped surveying crews led by a Licensed Registered Survey Manager, a construction management and inspection division of more than 130, and numerous CADD Technicians and support personnel. ICE is led by an Executive Committee and Management Team who have acquired more than 175 years of transportation engineering experience collectively. These individuals take a results-driven approach to meeting the specific needs of our clients.
EEO Employer
ICE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. ICE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
