About the role#
As a Transportation Intern, you will support the Transportation Planning & Design department in Walnut Creek. You will report to a project manager and assist with various civil engineering tasks, project research, and preliminary design calculations. This role involves both office work and site visits, providing a hands-on look at civil engineering projects.
What you'll do#
- Prepare reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction material quantities.
- Use computer-aided design and engineering software to draft working plans and detailed drawings.
- Analyze and revise maps, charts, exhibits, diagrams, as-built maintenance records, and project layouts.
- Assist with project documentation and contribute to the delivery of project work.
- Participate in construction support tasks, including responding to submittals and RFIs.
- Visit project sites as part of the design team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ABET accredited university working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- Completion of core civil engineering coursework and current enrollment in upper-level division classes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, including occasional exposure to field conditions such as heat, noise, and varying weather.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs, as well as perform physical tasks like standing, walking, and reaching.
Location & details#
- Location: Walnut Creek, California.
- Modality: Hybrid and on-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $20 to $25 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About CONSOR Engineers
Consor Engineers is a consulting firm focused on transportation and water infrastructure. The company employs 1,511 professionals across the United States and Canada. It provides services including planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction management. Clients include state departments of transportation, municipalities, and utilities.
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