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Intern - Construction

Gewalt Hamilton Associates
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An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering consultant that has built a reputation for civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Construction Engineering Intern to join our growing Construction and Survey team in Vernon Hills, IL.

How you will make an impact:

The Construction Intern will report to the Construction & Survey Directors, Intern Coordinators, Project Managers, resident engineers and HR and will primarily work in the field and work periodically in the office. The Construction Intern will be involved in construction observation, field measurements, quantity calculations, and construction layout. Additionally, they will utilize various types of job-related equipment and measuring tools, perform related mathematical computations, and provide support to our professional construction engineering staff. This role is an non-exempt, hourly position.

Responsibilities:

  • Read, interpret, and comprehend engineering plans and contract specifications.
  • Perform engineering and related duties associated with the construction of various roadway and municipal infrastructure improvement projects, that includes construction observation, layout, inspection of material placement, measurement of quantities, and other tasks related to ensuring the construction work is completed in compliance with plans, specifications, and standards.
  • Accurately complete tasks assigned by Project Managers and construction engineers to meet project schedules and provide proactive reporting on task status.
  • Work under the supervision and mentoring of civil engineers and construction engineers.

Why GHA?

Join our dynamic team and enjoy some of our benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth while allowing you to make the most of your summer. We offer competitive pay and two paid holidays throughout the summer. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience and autonomy with current projects. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you! 

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.:

Education:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.

Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Self-starter with a strong attention to detail
  • Average knowledge of mathematics is important to certain functions of this job.
  • Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, including inclement weather or extreme weather conditions.
  • Vision sufficient to see and read plan specifications, computer screens, printed documents, and to operate survey equipment.
  • Hearing sufficient to converse in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Detail-oriented individual who takes pride in producing high-quality individual work products.
  • Ability to focus to work independently with general supervision and collaboratively as part of a larger team to achieve project goals.
  • A solid work ethic with the desire to be curious to learn about firm business and the industry.
  • Must be able to take directions, collaborate with other team members, have good interpersonal and organizational skills, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Utilize various engineering and word processing software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office suite.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • May require periodic travel up to 30%.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:
GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.