What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at GAI Consultants Inc?
GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking a Civil Engineer Student Intern to join our team within our Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working on transportation projects in a challenging, fast paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their college education and related work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's global environment. Projects range from small intersection and sidewalk improvements to large complex interstate designs. This is a temporary full-time position at 40 hours a week and a 6-month duration. Additional schedules will be considered. Required skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, team focus, and eagerness to apply learned engineering principles to solve real-life problems.
Job Duties:
Assist engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks as required for successful project delivery. Tasks may include:
- Transportation design including roadway design and traffic analysis.
- Preparation of reports, maps, drawings, bid documents, and project plans.
- Performing drainage design analysis including ditches, storm sewers and erosion control.
- Developing plans including plan views, profiles, typical sections, and cross sections sheets.
- Writing reports for permits and documentation.
- Performing takeoffs for quantities and cost estimates.
- Possible field assignments including pavements inventories, culvert inventories, and construction inspection.
Qualifications:
- Familiarity of CADD design software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD (required).
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (required).
- Proficient in MicroStation with familiarity of roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer and GEOPAK (preferred).
Why GAI:
At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.