What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern Technician position at Waggoner Engineering?
Department: Civil/Municipal
Location: Bossier City, LA
Waggoner Engineering is hiring a part-time Engineering Intern Technician for our Bossier City, LA - Airline office to provide quality planning, designing and technical overview to assist Project Manager/Client Account Manager in delivering project, within budgetary and time constraints. Also provide administrative and technical support to the Project Manager/Client Account Manager. Additionally, provides design and engineering assistance to other project team members.
Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients. Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented personnel.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 19 offices and 6 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.
If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
- Maintains and documents communication with clients through letters and telephone throughout the development and completion of a project.
- Monitors team members progress and advises team members of schedules and deadlines.
- Reviews schedules and budgets relative to project progress and completion.
- Conducts project status review checking accuracy of work completed and monitors timeliness of project completion.
- Attends meetings on project management.
- Assists Project Managers with any administrative duties concerning completion of assigned project.
- Maintains project file.
- Assists Project Manager in preparation of engineering studies and reports.
- Provide technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
- Provide project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software, and AutoCAD.
- Assists in preparation of contract documents and technical specifications.
- Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
- Assist in preparation of project drawings.
- Performs necessary code research.
- Responsible for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work.
- Responsible for adherence to all applicable codes.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program in Civil Engineering at an ABET-accredited university
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
- Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history
- Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD CADD platforms
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- WEI Incentive Program
- Healthy Workplace Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Career Development and Training
- Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
- Community Service Opportunities
- Worldwide Travel Assistance