What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER INTERN position at Wells?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Engineer Intern supports the inspection, testing, and evaluation of precast concrete products to ensure conformance with PCI standards and project design specifications. This role is essential to maintaining product quality, safety, and performance. Interns gain hands-on experience in both plant operations and engineering workflows, working closely with Quality Control (QC) and Design Engineering teams.
WHY WORK FOR WELLS
Wells empowers team members to deliver exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers who excel in engineering, operations, preconstruction, and project management. We value honesty, hard work, and innovationqualities that help us raise industry standards and build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Through collaboration and continuous improvement, we strengthen our communities and help our partners succeed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Shadow Quality Control (QC) tech at the plant
- Learn to perform physical test on concrete in the lab
- Get familiar with entering pre/post pour in Concrete Vision (CV), an internal production database
- Check forms during pre-pour
- Start to get familiar with mix designs, finishes, NCRs, and metrics
- Work proficiently with mix designs and finishes
- Pour samples
- Enter and use NCR/metrics to work on root cause and continuous improvement
- Conduct site visits when problems arise and determine root cause, then report to operations and help develop new processes and procedures
- Work to develop new metrics to help with lowering NCR where needed
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Engineering is required (structural focus is preferred)
- Possession of a valid drivers license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in precast concrete, structural design, and quality systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
- Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
- Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
- Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Intermittent field / jobsite visits will require safety precautions, which may coincide with exposure to harsh weather.
- Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.
- Moderate to high risk of safety precautions.
- Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
- Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather-related) (plant-specific)
- Ability to work outside year-round (plant-specific)
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.