What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Co-op - Construction Services Division position at raSmith?
Description
We currently have an opening for a student to fill a Co-op position to begin in Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 at our Brookfield, WI office (approximately 10 miles west of downtown Milwaukee). We are looking for students with an interest in gaining practical engineering experience from experienced project managers, engineers and technicians through on-the-job training on real projects. During this time, you will be encouraged to hone your problem-solving abilities and your develop technical skills.
raSmith Co-ops receive extensive training and mentorship throughout their work terms. This program serves as a gateway to a full-time position with raSmith after graduation.
Ranked #2 as a Top Workplace, raSmith is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm with over 45 years of experience. We work on projects nationwide from our seven locations in Wisconsin, Illinois and California.
At raSmith, our culture is focused on client service, quality and innovation. We strongly believe in work/life balance and employee development. These attributes and our people-oriented environment have led us to receive numerous project and culture awards.
Construction Student Program - Benefits:
Our student employees can immediately participate in our:
- 401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match
- Professional development opportunities in a variety of mentoring and training programs
- People-oriented culture, well-recognized within the industry
- Company picnics and seasonal events
- Social and team-building opportunities
- Fun sports leagues such as softball, basketball, bowling, cycling, disc golf, and others
- Corporate wear reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
Requirements
Co-op - Construction Services Division – Skills and Requirements:
- Have completed the Sophomore Year of a 4 year Bachelor of Science Program in Civil Engineering from a U.S. accredited college or university and coursework in civil engineering.
- Have technical skills to include exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office products
- Able to solve basic engineering problems; good decision-making skills
- Skilled at planning by accurately scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects
- Have excellent communication, detail orientation, interpersonal skills, and be a team player
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