Civil Engineer Intern

Job Type

Internship

Description

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. has created an internship program to engage college students that are ready to get their foot in the door and gain hands on experience! By using the skills and knowledge gained from academic studyand combining with an internship, the student's transition from student to professional is enhanced.

Students must be organized, self-motivated, and dependable. We have multiple sectors/service lines in which an internship can be completed as selected by the student. Under direct supervision, the student will perform routine tasks and work on a wide variety of projects gaining a well-rounded learning experience.

Who: Students currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree program (or related field)

What: Obtain hands-on professional work experience with our Transportation, Land Development or Energy groups in various tasks related to design, analysis, and implementation of projects.

Where: At any of our office locations!

When: Fisher Associates accepts internship applications year-round. Internship timeline is dependent on manager needs and student schedule.

The primary function of this role is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Exhibit behaviors that align with the Fisher Values: Aspire to Excellence, Teamwork and Respect, Owning our Results and Empowered Employees.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships adhering to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Perform engineering analysis and design.
• Prepare cohesive and organized engineering calculations.
• Assist technical staff with day-to-day design tasks for several types of projects.
• Conduct basic engineering functions including design calculations and cost estimating under supervision.
• Collaborate as a member of the team to realize project deliverables and deadlines.
• Prepare construction specifications under direct supervision.
• Assist senior engineers or designers with organizing/preparing reports, studies, or bid packages.
• Participate in site visits and field inspections to gather data and assess project conditions, as needed.
• May have an opportunity to visit projects under construction under the supervision of a senior engineer or project manager.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• Strong academic performance in relevant coursework.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, design codes, and standards.

• Aspire to excellence, consistently seek to improve, and demonstrate high quality work at all levels.
• Team player: collaborate effectively at all levels; treat coworkers, clients and vendors with respect in all interactions; seek to listen effectively, understand others, and build trust.
• Own and accept responsibility for results.
• Honest, transparent, and trustworthy.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound judgement.
• Excellent and professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exhibit flexibility with assignments, workflow, or project changes.
• Listen and respond to feedback in a positive manner.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate construction sites and job areas.
• Ability to transverse uneven grounds.
• Environmental Conditions: Office environment, field environment, construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.