Civil Engineering Structural Intern - Summer 2024
Quiddity
Houston, texas
Job Details
Part-time
Full Job Description
As a part of the Quiddity internship program, your work will make a difference. Our interns have the opportunity to assist with the design and management of a variety of civil engineering projects. As part of our team, you will learn leadership skills from experienced engineers who will provide both mentorship and guidance. You will be challenged daily and have the opportunity to demonstrate your potential and apply your skills to real-world design work.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of experienced engineers work on a variety of clearly defined assignments that require the application of standard design engineering techniques. These can include preparing civil engineering drawings, specifications, and estimates for design projects; working on construction projects and completing project tasks. The work builds technical skills in design calculations, reading and interpreting surveys, researching design options, writing technical reports, managing projects, basic CADD review and drafting, and communicating with members of teams.
- Manage assigned project tasks including preparing and updating project schedules and producing reports related to projects. May interact with other professionals and business units on project matters, under guidance.
- Produce documentation in relation to project and program needs including reviews, reports, submittals, correspondence, design releases, bid and contract documents and provide document control assistance for the group.
- Review project drawings/site plans for accuracy and completeness. Submit design changes for review by the team. Apply quality assurance as outlined in the QMP (Quality Management Plan) to design and review work.
- Attend and observe construction projects: Assist engineers on related tasks including field inspections, management of subcontractors and verifying contract completion stages and payments.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering Bachelor or Masters degree program: other ABET qualified programs may be considered
- At least 2 years completed towards degree
- AutoCAD skills or similar design program skills a plus.
About Us:
Quiddity is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering, planning, surveying, and consulting firm. With more than 550 employees in 11 offices across Texas, our organization has 11 service groups that support nearly 20 public and private markets. Remaining true to our mission has helped us be consistently voted a Best Place to Work by local and regional publications and an Engineering News-Record Top 500 National Firm.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under applicable law.
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