About the role#
This internship offers students the chance to work on a variety of projects across our South Carolina offices. You will gain hands-on experience by preparing reports, site plans, permit documents, and construction schedules. Managers and colleagues will support your development throughout the program. This is a paid, full-time position with a hybrid work structure.
What you'll do#
- Prepare reports, technical memorandums, site plans, and permit documents with oversight.
- Execute cross discipline checks and coordinate with team members.
- Review project documents for quality assurance.
- Direct technicians in the production of engineering documents.
- Report risk management issues to the Project Engineer.
- Learn the specific needs of assigned clients and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies.
- Review and define scopes of work with consultants and contractors.
- Present information clearly in both oral and written formats.
- Participate in individual development planning and contribute to project delivery improvements.
- Engage with local professional societies and participate in community service activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Civil Engineering at an ABET accredited university.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
- Experience with Civil3D is preferred.
- Foundations of Engineering Certificate (EIT) is a plus.
- Prior experience in A/E or EPC environments is a plus.
Location & details#
- Locations: Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston, South Carolina.
- Term: Rolling.
- Fieldwork: This role is 80% office-based and 20% field-based. Fieldwork may involve exposure to various weather conditions and environments, requiring the use of appropriate protective gear.
About Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC)
Goodwyn Mills Cawood is an architecture and engineering firm based in Montgomery, Alabama. Founded in 1947, the company provides services including landscape architecture, civil engineering, and interior design. It employs approximately 666 people across the Southeast. The firm focuses on commercial developments, schools, and hospitals.
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