Engineering Intern; EIT

Position: Engineering Intern (EIT)
Job Title

Engineering Intern (EIT)

Location

Oklahoma City, OK 73116 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) was founded on a simple idea:
To be the Engineers of Choice. Our company strives to put the client first and that starts with our Team of employees. Our Team is highly valued, which you will experience firsthand when beginning a career with CGE. We have a culture focused on communication, integrity, knowledge, optimism, growth, and service; and have been recognized nationally as one of the fastest growing companies in America.

CGE was named to the INC 5000 two years in a row and was named to the Metro 50 list of Oklahoma City's fastest growing companies.

As a rapidly growing company, we are a general civil engineering and land surveying company with over fifty employees located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our business culture is guided by innovative thinking, open and honest communication, using resources wisely, involving the customer early in the decision-making process, and investing in staff through training and job enrichment. Our company profile is diversified to meet the challenges of the economy and provide design and management services to public clientele and other engineering companies.

THE ROLE OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER INTERN (EI):

This is an entry level position charged with applying engineering fundamentals to the design and construction of community infrastructure. We desire team-oriented people who foster a positive work atmosphere, are collaborative partners and strive toward getting projects accomplished on time and on budget.

This position reports directly to a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and will:

• Collaborate in diverse teams to create construction drawings and specifications for municipal projects, site development, and land infrastructure.
• Manage and engage in engineering projects of different scales and intricacies.
• Aid in preparing and analyzing reports, maps, drawings, and relevant data for project planning and design.
• Utilize computer-aided design software to create project plans including alignments, profiles, sections, and design criteria.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use engineering knowledge and experience to break down project elements and produce design tasks according to the project element.
• Conduct site visits with a focus on data gathering and attention to project scope and engineering principles.
• Gather, analyze, and review technical design data, calculations, and engineering work while adhering to standards and codes.
• Develops design sketches based on engineering principles and project requirements, ensuring clarity and neatness.
• Address review comments from clients and agencies by relying on project understanding and analytical skills to produce recommended responses.
• Calculate construction quantities and costs using engineering principles, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Compile technical data to create coherent construction specifications following project and engineering standards.
• Develop bid alternatives based on project plans, standards, and past projects, subject to review by experienced engineers.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a Civil, Environmental or Biosystems Engineering degree from an ABET accredited University, and:

• Desire to work invarious civil engineering fields (transportation, water, wastewater, drainage,and bridges).
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering systems, materials, and procedures.
• Passed or scheduled the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and with diverse professional teams.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Prioritization and delegation skills.
• Interest in pursuing a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, Micro Station, or Open Roads.
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver's license.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the safety sensitive company policy.

CGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.