Responsibilities:
Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August
Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Roadway Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.
Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.
What you'll be challenged to do:
During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
* Support real client projects by creating engineering and construction drawings using MicroStation or AutoCAD.
* Assist in fundamental engineering tasks such as conducting basic engineering calculations and inputting data into analysis software.
* Participate in field assignments, including inspections of roadways and highways to support project needs.
* Contribute to various project phases by reviewing drawings, proofreading reports, and performing related engineering support tasks.
Qualifications:
What you'll bring to our firm:
* Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil Engineering or a related field.
* Basic proficiency in CAD, spreadsheets, interpreting design drawings, and technical writing is required.
* Demonstrated interest or prior internship experience in Roadway and Highway Engineering, including design, inspection, and construction.
* Self-motivated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What we prefer you bring:
* Advanced proficiency in CAD software, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
* Experience using engineering analysis and design software, such as Civil 3D and HEC-RAS.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour.
Salary dependent on completed years of education, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
* Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
* Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
* Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
* Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
* Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
* Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
* Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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