Land Development Intern

DEA's Bakersfield, CA office is looking for a Land Development Intern. The intern's responsibilities will include working on multidiscipline projects performing everything from administrative tasks to minor calculations and design, using technical skills, experience and science based judgment to transform concept designs into construction drawings and technical specifications. Other duties include:

• Coordinating projects with supervisor, project managers, and firm staff.
• Providing sketches and/or layout information to design staff for incorporation into the construction drawings.
• Becoming familiar with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.
• Assisting with locating project specific information.
• Assisting with administrative tasks, including filing, copying, and reviewing drawings and reports.
• Performing project deliveries and pickups from local agencies and clients and conducting project research at the local utility districts.
• Assisting with the development and creation of AutoCAD detail reference libraries.
• Assist with forward planning and entitlement tasks.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be in the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Practical knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office, with a heavy emphasis on Excel and Word
• Ability to communicate and work in a team oriented environment
• Anticipated hourly rate for this position is $17-23/hr depending experience

Land Development Jobs with DEA:

Dave Evans built a successful professional services consulting firm based on his skill in designing residential communities. Since 1976, DEA has been recognized for preparing innovative designs that balance growth with environmental sensitivity. Today, our land development experts not only thoughtfully design residential communities, we find workable, creative solutions for complex land development projects, including industrial and transit-oriented development; commercial, retail, and entertainment projects; parks and recreation facilities; streetscapes; and master planned communities. DEA also excels at redevelopment. Converting blighted industrial areas into attractive mixed-use communities, mineral extraction sites into clean industry locations, and industrial waterfronts into gathering places are the kind of projects that speak to DEA's core purpose of improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.