GCW, Inc.

Civil Engineering: Student Internship

LocationLas Vegas, NV
Job TypeInternship

About This Job


Summary

As a civil engineer student intern at GCW, you will have the opportunity to further your education by applying learned material in a professional employment setting, make new connections, and gain hands-on experience. You will work in a collaborative environment and support the Project Management team in efforts of design, document development and administration, depending on expertise and knowledge. This is a part-time position.


Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Performs simple calculations and computer data entry
Performs basic design tasks and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD)
Assists staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, and preparing reports
Addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans
Attends in-house training programs


Water/Wastewater Division

Perform water and sewer analysis
Prepare GIS databases and exhibits documenting existing and proposed infrastructures
Condition assessment of sewer facilities and rehab recommendations
Improvement plans for reservoirs, pump stations, and sewer lift stations
Improvement plans for major utility infrastructure
Sewer and Water Main infrastructure design
Sewer Capacity Studies
Perform Hydraulic Analysis
Perform Utility Coordination


Flood Control Division

Technical and Master Drainage Studies including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
HEC1, SF6, WSPG, HEC RAS, FlowMaster
Detention Basin design
FEMA flood zone mapping
CCRFCD Master Plan updates
Channel and drainage infrastructure design
Prepare GIS and CAD Drainage Exhibits for existing and proposed conditions.
Drainage Exhibits (Vicinity, Location, FIRM, F-MAP, SOILS, Precipitation, Drainage Basin, Facilities)


Airport and Summerlin Division

Conceptual Planning
Conceptual Design Report
Airside Design (Runway/Taxiway/Apron)
Landside Design (Roadway, Curbfront, Parking)
FAA 7460
FAA Specifications


Transportation/Traffic Division

Preliminary Design Reports
Traffic Studies
Traffic Models/Simulations
Traffic Signal Design
Arterial and freeway design including roadside safety
Utility Coordination
Addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans


Structural Division

Design bridges utilizing AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Manual
Design buildings utilizing IBC
Design retaining walls
Design flood control structures including detention basin infrastructure, junction structures
Design water reservoirs and pump stations
Perform structural analysis using applicable software


Land Development Division

Residential
Multi-Family
Summerlin
Commercial/Retail/Industrial
Parks
Schools


Design of the above includes:

Preparing improvement plans including grading, utility, traffic design, miscellaneous plans using applicable agency/entity/code requirements
Laying out a site given parameters from client
Working with drainage closely to coordinate size, location and material of storm drain facilities
Creating footprints using architectural drawings
Preparing standard plans for submittal to agencies and plot plans
Understanding/keeping track of specific client preferences
Creating exhibits showing hard costs associated with the development of a site
Creating spreadsheets to aid in design
Creating Miscellaneous Exhibits
Going on Site Visits/Inspecting the site
Occasionally meeting with Agency & Client


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Possesses ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems.


Education and Experience Requirements


Currently enrolled in University/College Civil Engineering Program.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Working knowledge of CAD Civil 3D software and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Project) is a plus. Valid driver’s license. Travel in personal vehicle may be required.

*The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.


Job Type: Internship


Benefits:

401(k)
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program


Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities
Employee stock ownership plan


Schedule:


4 hour shift


Work Location: In person

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