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GCW, Inc. Engineering Intern (Structural) in Las Vegas, Nevada
As an Engineering Intern I at GCW, you will have the opportunity to work on entry-level professional engineering assignments from the designs of others, compile data, perform elementary design computations, and prepare engineering plans.
Essential Functions:
- Assists with design and planning of engineering projects under supervision of the Project Manager.
- Assists with report preparation, modeling, calculations, drawing preparation and revisions, and review of shop drawings and requests-for-information.
- Interacts, as directed, with clients on an intermittent basis and gathers information from government agencies as needed.
- Assists with the preparation of cost estimates.
- Assists with study plans.
- Conducts research and preparation of draft technical specifications for review and approval by Project Manager.
- Submits requests, as directed, to appropriate government agencies.
- Works closely with CAD Technicians, Designers, other E.I.'s, and college interns to assist and complete project goals and deadlines.
- Attends in-house training programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possesses ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems.
- Working knowledge of CAD Civil 3D software and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and Project).
- For some departments, specific working knowledge of ArcGIS software and/or WaterCAD is preferred.
Structural Division:
- Design bridges utilizing AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Manual
- Design buildings utilizing IBC
- Design retaining walls
- Design flood control structures including detention basin infrastructure, junction structures
- Design water reservoirs and pump stations
- Perform structural analysis
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual has to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and ExperienceRequirements:
- Master of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is preferred.
- A candidate with a Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and actively pursuing a masters with an emphasis in structural engineering may be considered.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam: EI certificate.
Please note this job description is designed to contain a listing of essential activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee to successfully perform this job. This list is not meant to be an all-inclusive list as duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not intended to create or imply an employment contract; the employee/employer relationship remains at-will.
About GCW
GCW delivers the future of infrastructure through innovation and sustainable solutions for our community. Since 1969, we have grown and developed a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, and designers to provide the versatility our clients need, partnered with experience that matters. Ranging from private development and municipal infrastructure to aviation and water/wastewater facilities, GCW serves clients by providing planning, surveying, and engineering services with the demonstrated ability to tailor an approach and methodology to successfully complete every project.