About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience in transportation and municipal engineering. You will split your time between field work at construction sites and office-based design tasks. We aim to tailor your experience to your specific interests in areas like roadway design, drainage analysis, and erosion control.
What you'll do#
- Assist with plan specifications, project estimates, and documenting construction activities.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to create drawings and update redlines.
- Work with software including MicroStation and ArcGIS.
- Operate electronic survey instruments like GPS and Total Station.
- Collect data at project sites and assist with research and design.
- Learn geometric layout and other technical engineering processes.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Civil, Environmental, Agricultural and Biological Systems, Bioproducts and Biosystem, or related engineering program.
- Completed coursework in surveying and AutoCAD is preferred.
- Ability to work outside for extended periods.
- Strong math and communication skills.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to travel overnight when required.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
- This is an on-site, full-time internship.
- The role is paid at an estimated rate of $22 to $24 per hour, based on experience.
About Houston Engineering, Inc.
Houston Engineering, Inc. is a multidisciplinary civil engineering and consulting firm. Founded in 1968, the company operates across the Midwest with a staff of 244 employees. It provides community-based solutions in areas such as water resources, transportation, and waste management. The firm is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota.
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