ENGINEER INTERNSHIP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: As an Intern, you will be a part of one portion of the “Wells Engineering Development Program (EDP)” participants, working directly with Wells PEs to gain valuable, hands-on experience in field services, quality control, and engineering design. EDP participants will explore different opportunities and discover a career path that best meets your skills, ambitions, and expertise.

Salary range $23.00-$25.00 an hour. Based on experience.

Wells provides the following benefits after completion of 30 days of employment:

• Medical Insurance
• 401k Plan
  
  

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

One portion of the Wells EDP will get you up to speed with quality control. This is one of the most important aspects of engineering with Wells. Our attention to detail and quality is what sets us apart from the competition.

• 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, NCR’s, 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
  
  

In another portion, you’ll have the opportunity to work in our Field Services division.

• Shadow a senior field supervisor and assist in the layout process
• Read/interpret blue prints and communicate the work plan to crew
• Use survey equipment to ensure product is properly aligned vertically and horizontally
• Coordinate with dispatch daily for load times and sequence
• Supervise the installation process on job sites
• Troubleshoot problems that arise and help resolve them
• Write weekly progress reports
• Assist field operation managers with conducting early job site visits to coordinate start date, crane and truck access and project concerns with clients
• Source necessary construction equipment and materials to complete the project
• Coordinate shipping schedules, appropriate equipment and crew size needed for the project
• Coordinate daily job duties
• Coordinate mobilization to the next site efficiently and effectively
• Follow the bracing procedures and job specific plan on every project
• Support the laborers and operators at the project to complete tasks
  
  

Another component of the Wells EDP consists of hands-on experience in Engineering Design. You’ll spend your months working in tandem with Wells Design Engineers to design precast concrete products for a variety of projects, gaining valuable skills.

• Work with Wells Design Engineers to design precast concrete products for a variety of projects including FLEXURAL DESIGN (Hollowcore, Double Tees, and Beams), and wall panel design including load capacity and the wall panel handling.
  
  

Education, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  
  

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 reasonably 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.