Civil Engineer Intern (Power Generation)
GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer Student Intern to join our team in the Louisville, KY office within our Energy Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working on civil engineering projects in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their college education and related work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's global environment. Projects range from site grading plans, erosion and sediment control plans, construction CQA/CQC, and hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) design, to large complex civil site designs. This is a temporary full-time position at 40 hours a week and up to a 6-month duration. Additional schedules will be considered. Required skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, team focus, and eagerness to apply learned engineering principles to solve real-life problems.
Job Duties:
Assist engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks as required for successful project delivery. Tasks may include:
- Site Grading Plans
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
- Stormwater Management Plans
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic / Drainage Plans
- Utility Design and Relocation Plans
- Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans
- Geotechnical Investigations
- Permit Applications (earth disturbance permits, building permits, land development plans, high
- occupancy permits, etc.)
- Access Road Section Development
- Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Quality Control Plans
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Owner's Engineer Support During Construction
- Field Investigations
- Daily/Weekly Construction Inspections
- Earthwork Construction Quality Control
- Compaction Testing
- Concrete Testing
- ESC Inspections
- SWPPP Inspections
- Environmental Monitoring
- Occasional overnight travel (one to two stays) within 150 miles (up to 5%).
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with CADD design software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD (preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (required).
Why GAI:
At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.
Experience
Required
The successful candidate will be pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university at the junior or senior level.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)