Civil Engineering Intern - Dams

Overview

Summer civil engineering intern assisting on dam, geotechnical, and water resources projects.

Key Responsibilities

• test boring
• subsurface investigation
• data collection
• design calculations
• engineering reports
• field inspection

Tasks

-Observation and logging of geotechnical test borings. -Geotechnical examples include subsurface investigations, evaluating instrumentation and monitoring data, soil and rock mechanics, foundation design, embankment dam design, seepage evaluations, slope stability analyses, and seismic analyses. -Communication with contractors, surveyors, engineers, and project managers. -Water Resource examples include peak flow analyses for watersheds, dam breach modeling and inundation mapping, and design of hydraulic structures. -Inspection of dams, levees, and other hydraulic structures. -Structural and geostructural examples include design of hydraulic structures such as spillways and outlet works, dam stability and rehabilitation, retaining walls, cofferdams and support of excavation, and deep foundations. -Observation of construction activities, and testing materials such as soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry and reinforcing steel. -Perform engineering activities for all phases of a project lifecycle, including field inspections, evaluation, analysis, design, and engineering services during construction. -Prepare design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings and technical specifications. -Collection of data and measurements in the field. -Apply engineering principles to develop innovative solutions.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• hec-hms
• hec-ras
• civil engineering
• project management

What You Bring

-A valid driver’s license is required as driving is an essential function of this position. -Experience with project management, construction management, and coordination of field activities is a plus. -Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Candidate should be prepared to provide examples of their technical writing. -Examples of software that we commonly use to evaluate watersheds, dams and hydraulic structures include: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and CFD. -Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check. -An understanding of survey techniques and other field data collection methods is a plus. -Experience with specialized software platforms is a plus. -Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening. -Examples of software that we commonly use to evaluate geotechnical/geostructural performance include: Geostudio, Rocscience, OpenGround, and numerical modeling programs such as PLAXIS and FLAC. -Ability to work with direction as part of a team. -Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds and be physically able to safely negotiate construction sites. -Expertise with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Revit, and similar drafting tools is a plus. -Current enrollment in Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program, with excellent academic achievement in relevant courses. -Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work.

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Benefits

-Long-term disability -Flexible spending accounts -Paid time off -Supplemental life insurance -Short-term disability (100% company-paid) -Bonus program -Professional development and tuition reimbursement -Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid) -Dental insurance -Medical insurance -Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) -Wellness program -9 Paid Holidays -401(k) and profit-sharing plan

About Schnabel Engineering

-From its headquarters in Virginia, it blends technical design and on‑site build for tunnels, dams, foundations and retention systems. -Typical projects include data center foundations, stadium ramp support, sewer installations and gravity‑retaining walls. -Their team engineered thousands of earth‑retention systems—soldier piles, soil nails, secant piles, jet grouting, micropiles—spanning remote and urban sites. -Known for pioneering permanent soil‑nail and tie‑back systems, turning temporary shoring solutions into long‑term engineering staples.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass a background check covering criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check. -must pass a pre‑employment drug screening.