• Civil Engineering Intern

    Schnabel Engineering (Gladstone, MI)


    Description

    Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 650+ employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.

     

    Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

    Benefit options include:

    + Medical insurance

    + Dental insurance

    + Flexible spending accounts

    + Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)

    + Short-term disability (100% company-paid)

    + Long-term disability

    + Supplemental life insurance

    + 401(k) and profit-sharing plan

    + Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

    + Bonus program

    + Paid time off

    + 9 Paid Holidays

    + Wellness program

    + Professional development and tuition reimbursement

    Job Description:

    Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Schnabel is seeking a temporary full-time intern in the Gladstone, MI office with a Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering background to support our growing business. The emphasis for this position is broadening the intern’s practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real problems under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. The position will typically be held from **mid-May through mid-August of 2026.** Other timeframes may be considered if necessary.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Work with project teams on civil, geotechnical, geological, or mining engineering projects that involve CAD design, construction oversight, field work, data evaluation, engineering analysis and report preparation.

    + Assist in planning and performing geotechnical investigations and analyses

    + Assist in preparation of proposals, reports, plans, and specifications.

    + Conduct field assignments, such as site mapping, logging soil borings and/or rock core, and assisting in field inspections.

    + Observe construction and perform materials testing

    Required Skills/Experience:

    + Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil/Geological/Mining Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program is preferred. Enrollment in other college engineering or relevant science programs may be considered.

    + Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field is desirable but not required

    + Possess good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy

    + Ability to work with direction as part of a team

    + Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work

    + Desire and willingness to work outdoors at undeveloped sites and construction sites

    + Ability to routinely lift up to 40 pounds

    Preferred Skills/Experience:

    + Junior, senior, and graduate students

    + Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field

    Other Requirements:

    + Must possess a valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of the job

    + Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check

    + Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

     

    The compensation range for a Civil Engineering Intern is between $18.00 to $25.00. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

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