What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2027 Intern - Transportation & Stormwater Engineering position at ESP Associates?
McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.
We are seeking a Summer 2027 intern to join our team in Fayetteville, AR. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with our Transportation & Stormwater Management team.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographic and geologic data to plan and design projects
- Calculates cost, determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, and prepares detailed cost estimates
- Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to create design documents
- Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, legal documentation, easements, and designs for project
- Meets with client periodically to coordinate changes, inform client of additional requirements, receive input from the client, answer client questions, and resolve issues
- Coordinates project activity with appropriate officials, support staff, subcontractors, labs, and other entities
- Tracks project progress and prepares reports of activity in accordance with regulations, company policy and client needs
- Researches regulations, products, and design techniques to provide answers to client needs
- Keeps abreast of changing techniques, materials, codes, regulations, and software through attendance at seminars, briefings, and other forums
- Preparing illustrative hand and/or computer presentation renderings
- Preparing material and imagery boards, planting plans
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree (BS) program from an accredited Engineering school
- Detail oriented
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating
- Leadership
- Excellent communications skills - listening, understanding, and responding
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Professionalism
- Analytical
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Innovative thinking