About the role#
GAI Consultants, Inc. is hiring a Civil Engineer Intern for our Energy Business Unit in Louisville, Kentucky. This is a full-time, paid position lasting up to 3 months. You will work alongside engineers and project managers to support civil and environmental design and permitting tasks. This role involves both office work and occasional field investigations, with up to 5 percent travel required.
What you'll do#
- Assist with day-to-day project tasks and delivery.
- Develop site grading, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management plans.
- Prepare hydrologic, hydraulic, drainage, and utility design plans.
- Create construction drawings, specifications, quality control plans, and cost estimates.
- Prepare permit applications for land development and earth disturbance.
- Conduct field investigations and construction inspections.
- Perform earthwork quality control, compaction testing, and concrete testing.
- Carry out environmental monitoring, including ESC and SWPPP inspections.
- Provide owner's engineer support during construction.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Junior or Senior level).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with CADD design software like MicroStation or AutoCAD.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical reports, professional journals, and governmental regulations.
- Mathematical skills commensurate with engineering practice.
- Willingness to learn new software and skills related to Power Delivery.
- Ability to write business correspondence and present information to staff.
Location & details#
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Duration: Up to 3 months, with rolling terms.
About GAI Consultants, Inc.
GAI Consultants is a civil engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm. Founded in 1958, the company maintains its headquarters in Homestead, Pennsylvania. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The firm provides services to clients in the transportation, power, development, government, and industrial sectors.
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