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2024 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Site Design
Saint Paul, MN
Job/Internship Description
Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals has an exciting opportunity available for an undergraduate Civil Engineering student who has a strong interest in site design or land development.
As a member of our Facilities Engineering team, you will apply your academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians to prepare detailed drawings for site planning, roads, utilities, parking lots, grading and drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and flood control projects. While working on these projects, you will assist with calculations for project dimensions and elevations and computing / tabulating quantities, and you may occasionally assist with construction administration responsibilities by interpreting plans, observing construction operations, and maintaining reports to ensure construction conforms to plans and specifications.
The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2024 from mid-May through mid-August. This position would primarily work from our office in Saint Paul or an assigned project site; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.
***Out-of-state students are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for housing assistance.***
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Required Qualifications- Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with a projected graduation date of December 2024 or May 2025.
- Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to ask questions and engage in discussions with team members and other internal contacts.
- Ability to work outdoors, walk and climb over rough terrain while carrying up to 40 pounds, and travel as needed for construction administration and site inspections/visits, etc.
- Previous coursework or project assignments related to site design and land development.
- Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, and related engineering practices.
- Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications.
- Previous experience with construction administration or surveying responsibilities, including operation of instruments, recording and interpreting data, and staking.
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*
TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.
EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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