Engineering Internship

About the opportunity

SWCA is seeking up one or more Engineering Interns for Summer 2023 to support both office and field projects in our Pittsburgh and Charlotte offices. The Engineering interns will support of diversity of field based and office based and will work with talented, multi-disciplinary teams of engineering professionals. Established in 1981, SWCA has a long-standing presence in the west and is known for sound science and creative solutions.

Our Vision (the North Star)****: Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

Core Values**:** We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines**.** We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose**:** Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

The Engineering Intern positions require a demonstrated interest in civil engineering, a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and good communication skills.  These positions provide great opportunities for an Engineering Intern to enter and launch a career in the consulting field, supported by leadership focused on the professional development of team members.

This internship will occur during the summer 2023 (June 5th-mid August). Candidates who can start earlier than June 2023 will be considered and those who can remain past August may provide additional value. In addition to project work, the internship program includes regularly scheduled presentations by SWCA leaders.

This is a paid, full-time internship offering $17.00/hour.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as is reasonable. We anticipate a large flow of qualified candidates, and we will close the posting as soon as the individual office positions are filled.

Please submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.  In the cover letter, please also include a 250-500 word essay in response to the prompt below:

SWCA is committed to employee success measured solely by contributions to advancing our scientific and technical work, not by factors such as gender, identity, expression, or sexual orientation, racial or ethnic identity, cultural, or socio-economic background, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, health status or physical abilities. We value and celebrate the unique differences that make us OneSWCA.  In alignment with this commitment, all SWCA internship applicants shall submit a brief essay and, in 250 to 500 words, respond to the following statement:

Describe your work, service, personal, or educational experience with diverse communities that have traditionally been underrepresented or adversely impacted in the workplace. Based on these experiences, outline how promoting inclusion, diversity, and belonging drives enhanced success.

Diverse and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this internship.

What you will accomplish

Typically, Engineering Intern positions are both field and office based. The Intern will support project managers and field leads with a variety of engineering projects such as stream restoration, wetland restoration, site grading, stormwater management, assisting in inspections, etc. There will be opportunities for office work, data clean-up, reporting, and other office-oriented tasks to support the Engineering team. Field work may occur across near office locations and/or in other nearby states as needed. The Engineering Intern may be expected to hike for extended periods, sometimes with colleagues or solo.

SWCA is currently anticipating placing Engineering Interns in the following office locations.  This is subject to change. It is highly unlikely that SWCA would pay for relocation costs though costs for field work and business trips will be covered.

• Bridgeville, Pennsylvania (Greater Pittsburgh Area)
• Charlotte, North Carolina

Experience and qualifications for success

Required

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in an Civil or Environmental Engineering, or similar degree, or a recent graduate within 12 months of May 1, 2023.
• Applicants that are pursuing a Master's degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible through this program.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D through classwork, honors thesis or Capstone projects, professional/intern experience, or volunteer work.
• Some position may require an ability to travel to the field 50%-75% of the time, including spending up to a week or two at a time at a field location.
• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, effectively execute tasks, and conform to shifting priorities and demands.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on remote backcountry roads is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols.

Helpful Skills:

• Familiarity with GPS devices and digital data collection, and/or mapping software such as ArcGIS.
• Technical writing experience.

_SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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