About the role#
We are looking for a Civil 1 Intern to join our civil engineering team in New Richmond. This is a part-time position with a hybrid work schedule. You will work on ongoing projects and have the chance to move into new markets. You will be expected to work during the school year.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical advice and lead projects and teams.
- Manage client relationships and deliver profitable projects to grow the civil practice.
- Collaborate in a team environment and help make team decisions.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
- Represent SEH at project and public meetings with agencies.
- Prepare project approaches, scopes, and fees.
- Present proposals to clients and interview for projects.
- Select project teams.
- Determine major design decisions alongside clients.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a Civil Engineering undergraduate program with an expected graduation date of May 2027.
- Ability to work part-time during the school year.
- Ability to travel for team meetings, client consultations, and on-site inspections.
- Previous experience in construction inspection, monitoring, or supervision of work crews is preferred.
- Knowledge of roadway plan and specification reading is preferred.
- Previous experience or coursework in Transportation, Traffic, Survey, or Hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics is preferred.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New Richmond, Wisconsin.
- This role is paid and does not offer visa sponsorship.
About SEH
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. is a civil engineering firm founded in 1927. The company is 100% employee-owned and maintains a staff of over 1,100 people. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, the firm provides engineering, architecture, and planning services to government, commercial, and industrial clients. Its work covers infrastructure, water systems, and urban design projects.
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