Intern - Civil Design Engineering

Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Civil Design Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience supporting impactful infrastructure and transportation projects. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a strong sense of belonging.

At GFT, our team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for our clients. We are seeking a Civil Engineering interninterested in learning career skills through assisting our experienced Engineers in the design process and preparation of plan sets. Successful candidates will be exposed to multiple engineering disciplines including; interstate and arterial roadway design, freight rail design, hydrology and hydraulics, site design and utilities, as well as traffic studies and data collection. Additionally, there will be opportunity to perform construction inspection duties on various types of construction sites.

What you'll be challenged to do:

During your internship, you will work alongside a highly collaborative civil engineering team supporting a variety of public and private projects. You will receive guidance, supervision, and mentorship from experienced engineers and project managers with your professional growth as the priority. Many of our interns continue their internship throughout their academic career and transition into full-time roles upon graduation.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Perform variety of tasks related to Civil Engineering to support design, analysis, and plan production.

• Support preparation of engineering calculations, quantity take-offs, technical reports, and permit submission packages.

• Utilize CAD, GIS, and various other design software under the direction of senior engineers.

• Coordinate with internal team members and participate in project meetings and training opportunities.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Kansas City, MO
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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