• Water Resources Intern

    Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. (Newark, DE)


    Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

     

    Position summary: Responsible for various tasks and projects to enhance their experience in the field utilizing their education. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

    Essential functions and responsibilities:

    • Assemble background research including survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographic or geologic data

    • Identify watersheds, drainage patterns, and soil conditions

    • Delineate drainage areas to points of interest for analysis

    • Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and support preparation of design calculations under the supervision of licensed engineers

    • Make edits and updates to existing engineering drawings and design files

    • Perform quantity takeoffs and tabulations

    • Provide input on potential solutions to engineering problems using basic theories and engineering fundamentals

    • Assist with the layout and design of routine drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control plans

    • Assist with preparation of technical specifications and design documentation

    • Maintain accurate, organized, and current project documentation

    • Communicate effectively through written and verbal means with project team members

    • Apply fundamental engineering principles learned in coursework to real-world projects

    • Demonstrate a willingness to learn new tools, standards, and procedures

    Nonessential functions and responsibilities:

    • Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required SkillsRequired Experience

    + Full-time undergraduate student in an ABET accredited civil engineering program

    Qualifications Preferred

    + Coursework in related field

    + Previous internship experience

    + Familiarity with Microstation, Open Roads Designer (ORD)

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.