Drainage Engineer Intern
Description
This is a full-time opportunity for college graduates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and have obtained their Engineering Intern (EI) license. We will also consider those who are in the process of obtaining their EI License.
Purpose & Need
PGA’s Drainage Group is comprised of engineers and designers, preserving our communities, preventing irreversible flooding damage, and improving safety through innovative design. PGA was founded by two drainage engineers and has cemented a reputation for the highest caliber of transportation drainage design. This Chief Drainage Engineer will not only represent PGA directly to clients as a reliable subject matter expert and project manager, but will also foster and maintain long-term client relationships that will support PGA’s strategic growth goals. The ideal candidate should be motivated to pursue and lead exciting projects, energized to mentor developing staff, and ready to further advance their career with a firm eager to see them succeed.
What You’ll Do
- Proficient in drainage plans production and technical writing
- Understand the concepts of hydrology, including time of concentration calculations
- Understand the concepts of ditch design and cross drain design (HY-8)
- Understand the concepts of storm sewer design, including pipe hydraulics and spread analysis (ORD-SUDA)
- Understand hydroplaning analysis
- Understand the concepts of pond design, including the calculation of treatment and attenuation volumes, nutrient loading calculations, and hydraulic modeling (ICPR)
- Understand the concepts of floodplain impacts and compensation
- Understand the concept of bridge hydraulics (HEC-RAS)
- Effectively research projects and assist with marketing efforts from a drainage point-of-vie
- Gain proficiency in all drainage design standards, manuals, and design criteria
- Complete peer reviews, backchecking calculations, and completing tasks from start to finish
- Gain proficiency in the use of MicroStation
- Require moderate technical supervision of tasks by senior staff
- Complete tasks and projects within established supervisor’s expectations
- Perform field reviews as required
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent from an ABET Accredited University, majoring in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 0-4 years of post-graduation experience
- Engineering Intern (EI) certificate
What You’ll Bring
- Knowledge about CADD Systems
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Good attention to detail and organizational skills
- Must be able to effectively prioritize
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards in all work efforts
- Ability to perform multiple tasks in an organized manner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on deadline-driven activities
- Skill in working with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other Office Products
Working Conditions
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
- The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you meet some of the listed criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply. You might be a good fit for another role we have available!
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In support of Patel, Greene and Associates’ mission to “elevate our families, communities, and profession,” we are committed to gathering the highest caliber of talent and creating an environment for each to collaborate and achieve their highest potential, ultimately delivering superior work to our clients. That means every position at PGA is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, military service, or other non-merit factor. Our criteria is simple—you must be kind, hard-working, team-oriented, and have the potential to be excellent at your job. By following this approach, we have built a diverse team that has made PGA one of the best firms to work for in our industry.