Summer 2022 Civil Engineering Internship, Nebraska

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Job description

Company Summary

Kirkham Michael is an award-winning multi-disciplined civil engineering firm dedicated to the success of our clients. We provide full-service engineering from concept to final design and construction engineering services. Kirkham Michael provides integrated engineering and construction services to a wide variety of public and private clients. We are a dynamic firm focused on our clients' success and we fulfill project and program needs from initial concept through implementation with innovative, yet practical solutions. We employ results-oriented professionals in offices throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.

Kirkham Michael continually invests in our people and their skills to maximize the value delivered to our clients. Our engineering expertise, clear communications, and commitment to our clients' success have been proven time and again on successful projects throughout the region.

Kirkham Michael is a growing company with great benefits. Join us today!

Summary/Objective

Gain valuable intern experience with Kirkham Michael! We are currently looking for energetic and knowledgeable civil engineering students to fill entry-level, temporary, Summer Civil Engineering Intern position for our Omaha, NE office in Summer 2022. You will work under the direction of a senior team member and receive specific instruction for required tasks and project components. Duties may include CAD design/drawing, basic engineering calculations, and field construction observation and materials testing. Instruction in basic AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation GeoPak will be provided as you begin to apply engineering education to practical design solutions.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Assignments will be tailored to the course work completed by the intern and may include:

• Drawing (AutoCAD, Microstation) assignments to assist in development of project plans.
• Standard computations or analysis.
• Observe construction activities, assist with materials testing.
• Perform basic survey services.
• Perform bridge inspections in the field and assist with generating inspection reports.
• Assists on other tasks such as: hydrology and hydraulics studies, report preparation, preparation of permit applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Education and Experience

Requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

• Bachelor's degree in progress; currently enrolled at an accredited university majoring in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in transportation or construction engineering a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of civil engineering to projects.
• High level of creativity.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Successful candidates will be articulate with professional presence, with solid decision-making, planning, and organizational skills.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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