Physical Design Engineer Intern Jobs in Ithaca, NY

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. has created an internship program to engage college students that are ready to get their foot in the door and gain hands on experience! By using the skills and knowledge gained from academic study and combining with an internship, the student's transition from student to professional is enhanced.

Students must be organized, self-motivated, and dependable. We have multiple sectors/service lines in which an internship can be completed as selected by the student. Under direct supervision, the student will perform routine tasks and work on a wide variety of projects gaining a well-rounded learning experience.

Who: Students currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree program (or related field)

What: Obtain hands-on professional work experience with our Transportation, Land Development or Energy groups in various tasks related to design, analysis, and implementation of projects.

Where: At any of our office locations!

When: Fisher Associates accepts internship applications year-round. Internship timeline is dependent on manager needs and student schedule.

The primary function of this role is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Exhibit behaviors that align with the Fisher Values: Aspire to Excellence, Teamwork and Respect, Owning our Results and Empowered Employees.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships adhering to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Perform engineering analysis and design.
• Prepare cohesive and organized engineering calculations.
• Assist technical staff with day-to-day design tasks for several types of projects.
• Conduct basic engineering functions including design calculations and cost estimating under supervision.
• Collaborate as a member of the team to realize project deliverables and deadlines.
• Prepare construction specifications under direct supervision.
• Assist senior engineers or designers with organizing/preparing reports, studies, or bid packages.
• Participate in site visits and field inspections to gather data and assess project conditions, as needed.
• May have an opportunity to visit projects under construction under the supervision of a senior engineer or project manager.

Overview of Fisher Associates:

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. is a consulting engineering and professional services firm serving the Transportation, Land Development and Energy market sectors. Our comprehensive services include landscape architecture, planning, engineering, environmental, survey, GIS and construction representation.

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. is headquartered in Rochester NY, with eight offices throughout NY, PA and TX. The culture at Fisher is friendly, respectful, and a true team environment. We own our responsibilities and results, continuously seeking to improve and empower our employees.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• Strong academic performance in relevant coursework.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, design codes, and standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Aspire to excellence, consistently seek to improve, and demonstrate high quality work at all levels.
• Team player: collaborate effectively at all levels; treat coworkers, clients and vendors with respect in all interactions; seek to listen effectively, understand others, and build trust.
• Own and accept responsibility for results.
• Honest, transparent, and trustworthy.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound judgement.
• Excellent and professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exhibit flexibility with assignments, workflow, or project changes.
• Listen and respond to feedback in a positive manner.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate construction sites and job areas.
• Ability to transverse uneven grounds.
• Environmental Conditions: Office environment, field environment, construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range: $23/hour

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Fisher Associates embraces a family-feel culture and welcomes all newcomers with open arms. Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.