Development Services - Civil Intern

We are seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to become an integral part of our Development Services Design team with the aptitude and desire to experience a wide range of Civil Engineering opportunities. Come be a part of a growing NV5 team with the opportunity to be located in the ever-popular Treasure Valley of SW Idaho.

NV5 (NASDAQ: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through three business verticals: Testing & Inspection; Infrastructure; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, surveyors, architects, construction/project managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on services BEYOND ENGINEERING.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with EIT’s, Engineers and Project Managers to produce designs and drawings from project requirements, sketches, existing drawings and electronic images, written and verbal descriptions.
• The successful candidate will assist in the design and drafting of small, medium and large size Development (residential, commercial, industrial) related projects.
• Responsibilities include: roadway, drainage, and utility infrastructure drafting for residential and commercial site development projects.
• Site inspections/monitoring on project job sites.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information.
• Work from customer drawings, company drawings, government drawings or specifications.
• Research technical and other information sources to resolve complex problems.
• Use the drawing standards as guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Experience with Autodesk Civil3D a plus.
• Experience with GIS and ESRI software a plus.
• 3D modeling experience a plus.
• Responsibilities may include 3D surface modeling and design drafting.
• Perform additional duties/assignments related to projects as required.
• Availability to occasionally work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word and Excel is required.
• Knowledge of construction plans including plan and profile development, grading and drainage.
• Knowledge of principals of design and construction for utilities, infrastructure and roads.
• Ability to independently perform assignments with broad generalized instruction from professional staff.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates “best practices” techniques and a willingness to learn.
• Attendance, punctuality and reliability required

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Enrolled in a Bachelors/Associates/technical program in engineering or related field from an accredited school preferred.
• Proficient with Autodesk Civil3D (MicroStation a bonus).
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel software.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, co-workers, clients, customer, and the public.
• Candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License; must be able to meet company insurability requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Dealing effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain.
• Frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Walk on uneven surfaces, bend, squat, climb stairs, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time, answer telephones.
• Lift and carry 20 pounds frequently, as needed.
• Frequent walking.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent rapid mental/hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Usual office environment.

NV5 is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

NV5 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Prospective employees must pass a post-offer drug test as a condition of employment.