Civil Engineering Intern

Job Description

Overview

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2022.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking a Civil Engineering intern interested in learning career skills through assisting our experienced Engineers in the design process and preparation of plan sets.  Successful candidates will be exposed to multiple engineering disciplines including; interstate and arterial roadway design, freight rail design, hydrology and hydraulics, site design and utilities, as well as traffic studies and data collection.  Additionally, there will be opportunity to perform construction inspection duties on various types of construction sites. This is a technical position intended for Civil Engineering students in their sophomore year of college or higher.  This position is based out of our Wichita, KS Office. 

 

• Perform variety of tasks related to Civil Engineering to support design, analysis, and plan production.
• Collect, organize, and evaluate data needed for basic calculations and design.
• Assist with computation of plan quantities to support cost estimates.
• Coordinate with a team of designers and technicians.
• Utilize Bentley Microstation, Geopak and various other design software.
• Construction support - field investigations and inspections.
• Commitment to quality work and timely communication.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in the Civil Engineering field at an ABET accredited university.
• Be eager to learn; be a team player; and be enthusiastic.
• Take pride in their work.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we prefer you bring to our firm:

• Analytic skills
• Anticipated to graduate Fall 2024, 2025 or 2026
• Attention to detail

 Work Environment:

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).
• While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10-25 pounds.  No experience required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal/civil background check, and motor vehicle records search.

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.