What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Engineering Internship, Kansas position at Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc.?
Gain valuable intern experience with Kirkham Michael! We are currently looking for energetic and knowledgeable civil engineering students to fill temporary Summer Engineering Intern positions for our Ellsworth, Salina, Kansas or our Edmond, Oklahoma offices in 2027. You will work under the direction of a senior team member and receive specific instruction for required tasks and project components. Duties may include: CAD design/drawing, basic engineering calculations, and field construction observation and materials testing. Instruction in basic AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation will be provided as you begin to apply engineering education to practical design solutions.
Kirkham Michael is a place where you can grow personally and professionally so join us today!
Responsibilities
Assignments will be tailored to the course work completed by the intern and may include:
- Drawing (AutoCAD, Microstation) assignments to assist in development of project plans
- Standard computations or analysis
- Observe on-site construction activities, assist with materials testing
- Perform basic survey services
- Perform bridge inspections in the field and assist with generating inspection reports
- Assist on other tasks such as: hydrology and hydraulics studies, bridge load ratings, report preparation, preparation of permit applications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in progress; currently enrolled at an accredited university majoring in Civil Engineering
- Experience in transportation or construction engineering a plus but not required
- Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of civil engineering to projects
- High level of creativity
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Successful candidates will be articulate with professional presence, with solid decision-making, planning and organizational skills
- Valid Driver's License required
Compensation
The estimated compensation range for this position is $20 - $28 / hour. This range is just an estimate for this posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon your level of education.
Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Salary : $20 - $28