Engineering Assistant​/Intern, Summer

Job Details

Job Location:

Austin, TX 78759

Job Category:
Entry Level Engineering Assistant/Intern

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process.

Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single-family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With five established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, College Station, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence.

Under the direction of experienced engineers, our interns work on a variety of clearly defined assignments that require the application of standard design engineering techniques. These can include preparing civil engineering drawings, specifications, and estimates for design projects; working on construction projects and completing project tasks. The work builds technical skills in design calculations, reading and interpreting surveys, researching design options, writing technical reports, managing projects, basic CADD review and drafting, and communicating with members of teams.

Key jo duties include:

• Manage assigned project tasks including preparing and updating project schedules and producing reports related to projects. May interact with other professionals and teams on project matters, under guidance
• Assist in preparing engineering related calculations, design drawings, specifications, and visual aids
• Assist with field work (e.g., groundwater and soil sampling, remediation system operations, site inspections)
• Collect and enter data, and apply technical principles and theories to assist in interpreting and analyzing data
• Review contractor submittals for adherence to technical specifications on construction projects
• Compare investigation findings to relevant studies and provincial/federal regulations to assess compliance, draft reports documenting results and presenting findings; and
• Miscellaneous assignments on an as-needed basis

Currently in pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.

• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software
• GIS and/or CAD skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, good sense of professionalism
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language clearly and both orally and in writing

WGA is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. The Company strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.