Summer Engineering Intern

Job Purpose and Summary

This position provides support to Engineering staff on a seasonal basis. Work involves providing assistance to design and construction engineers in the location, design or inspection of various engineering projects. Work is subject to frequent direction and review.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Participates and assists with various design and construction engineering projects, both in the office and in the field.
• Reviews roadway, bridge and traffic design and construction criteria.
• Reads and interprets inspection/testing reports, engineering drawings/specifications and various maps, including topographic maps.
• Assists construction inspection, field measurement and/or quantification of various project related items required for the design and/or construction of the project.
• Attends meeting, workshops and professional development trainings on various aspects of organizational business policies and procedures.
• Performs departmental documentation and administrative tasks as needed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with professional associates, supervisors and engineering firms.
• Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.    
• Performs related work as required.
   

Qualifications

Education and Licenses

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Must be currently enrolled into their sophomore, junior or senior year of a post-secondary educational program and be majoring in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering for the upcoming fall semester.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Competencies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position demands include frequent speaking, writing and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position may occasional require working long hours and/or working outside of normal work hours. Incumbents must have the physical capability of appropriately standing, stooping, walking, lifting and carrying heavy tools/equipment when necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.

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