Civil Engineer Student Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

As a civil engineer student intern at GCW, you will have the opportunity to further your education by applying learned material in a professional employment setting, make new connections, and gain hands-on experience. You will work in a collaborative environment and support the Project Management team in efforts of design, document development and administration, depending on expertise and knowledge. This is a part-time position.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Performs simple calculations and computer data entry
• Performs basic design tasks and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD)
• Assists staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, and preparing reports
• Addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans
• Attends in-house training programs

Flood Control Division

• Technical and Master Drainage Studies including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
• HEC1, SF6, WSPG, HEC RAS, FlowMaster
• Detention Basin design
• FEMA flood zone mapping
• CCRFCD Master Plan updates
• Channel and drainage infrastructure design
• Prepare GIS and CAD Drainage Exhibits for existing and proposed conditions.
• Drainage Exhibits (Vicinity, Location, FIRM, F-MAP, SOILS, Precipitation, Drainage Basin, Facilities)

Water/Wastewater Division

• Perform water and sewer analysis
• Prepare GIS databases and exhibits documenting existing and proposed infrastructures
• Condition assessment of sewer facilities and rehab recommendations
• Improvement plans for reservoirs, pump stations, and sewer lift stations
• Improvement plans for major utility infrastructure
• Sewer and Water Main infrastructure design
• Sewer Capacity Studies
• Perform Hydraulic Analysis
• Perform Utility Coordination

Airport and Summerlin Division

• Conceptual Planning
• Conceptual Design Report
• Airside Design (Runway/Taxiway/Apron)
• Landside Design (Roadway, Curbfront, Parking)
• FAA 7460
• FAA Specifications

Transportation/Traffic Division

• Preliminary Design Reports
• Traffic Studies
• Traffic Models/Simulations
• Traffic Signal Design
• Arterial and freeway design including roadside safety
• Utility Coordination
• Addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans

Structural Division

• Design bridges utilizing AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Manual
• Design buildings utilizing IBC
• Design retaining walls
• Design flood control structures including detention basin infrastructure, junction structures
• Design water reservoirs and pump stations
• Perform structural analysis using applicable software

Land Development Division

• Residential
• Multi-Family
• Summerlin
• Commercial/Retail/Industrial
• Parks
• Schools
  • Design of the above includes:
    • Preparing improvement plans including grading, utility, traffic design, miscellaneous plans using applicable agency/entity/code requirements
    • Laying out a site given parameters from client
    • Working with drainage closely to coordinate size, location and material of storm drain facilities
    • Creating footprints using architectural drawings
    • Preparing standard plans for submittal to agencies and plot plans
    • Understanding/keeping track of specific client preferences
    • Creating exhibits showing hard costs associated with the development of a site
    • Creating spreadsheets to aid in design
    • Creating Miscellaneous Exhibits
    • Going on Site Visits/Inspecting the site
    • Occasionally meeting with Agency & Client

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Possesses ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems.

Education and Experience Requirements

Currently enrolled in University/College Civil Engineering Program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Working knowledge of CAD Civil 3D software and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Project) is a plus. Valid driver’s license. Travel in personal vehicle may be required.

*The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.