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Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Intern

OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented team builds futures while helping shape the built environment across the country from our offices in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. We serve the Private Development and Public Infrastructure markets with core offerings of Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and Field Services. No matter the project or scope, our clients enjoy problem-solving and service that goes beyond the expected.

We are looking for an Intern to join our Columbia, MO Team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the OWN Experience every day by focusing on what drives our success-Clients, OWNers, Safety, Quality, and Financial Health.

• Support design team in design process, utilizing software tools such as AutoCAD to create detailed drawing and layouts.

• Support design team in planning phase of engineering design projects by conducting research, gathering data and information, and providing support in developing project plans.

• Assist with permit applications by gathering necessary information, completing required forms, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Support design team in preparation of project documents including reports, proposals, and technical specifications.

• Support the completion of project calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.

• Conduct field inspections of construction projects, following established protocols and procedures.

• Perform materials testing, including but not limited to soil compaction, concrete slump, and aggregate properties.

• Collect samples from job sites and transport them to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.

• Perform laboratory tests on construction materials using appropriate equipment and techniques.

• Record and analyze test data accurately and meticulously, ensuring compliance with quality control standards.

• Assist in the preparation of detailed reports, documenting findings, test results, and any necessary recommendations or corrective actions.

• Other duties as assigned

  
  

Requirements

• Demonstrated desire to explore a career in the engineering or geotechnical fields

• Proficiency in learning and utilizing technical platforms such as Google suite, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Monday.com and Deltek.

• Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in an ABET accredited university, pursuing a degree in Engineering with a focus on the relevant field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications, with the ability to effectively use these tools for data analysis, documentation, and communication.

• Basic understanding of ergonomics and safety principles in engineering practices, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

• Basic technical and design skills, including proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software for creating accurate and detailed engineering drawings.

When you join us, you can find your OWN way through:

1. Community.  Giving of time, treasures, and talents to fulfill personal passions and show up in your community.

2. Empowerment. Our employees are given full reign and the trust to make decisions in the best interest of their clients and teams.

3. Flexibility. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.

4. ESOP. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is owned 100% by employees - equitably, a fact most employee-owned firms can't claim.

5. Having fun. Laughing, jokes, high fives, celebrations - we take our work seriously but not ourselves.

6. Teamwork. A sense of belonging, learning from those around you, and feeling like you're on the winning team.

It is the policy of OWN, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to their race, age, color, physical handicap or disability, military service record, religion, sex, national origin or any other categorization protected by law, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program.