Intern Operations- Construction, Transportation, Survey, Municipal, Structural, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, research, and analysis for engineering, surveying, planning, and construction projects.
• Support field crews with surveying, construction observation, inspections, and site documentation.
• Assist in preparing plans, reports, maps, exhibits, and technical documents.
• Utilize software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, MicroStation, or other industry tools to support project development.
• Help collect and manage field measurements, GPS data, and survey information.
• Participate in site visits to observe project progress and construction activities.
• Assist with quality control reviews of plans, calculations, and project documentation.
• Support planning studies, feasibility analyses, traffic evaluations, and land development projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, planners, technicians, and project managers on project tasks.
• Follow company safety procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, or Master's degree in:
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Surveying Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Urban or Regional Planning
• Transportation Planning
• Related field
• Strong interest in infrastructure, transportation, utilities, or construction.
• Basic understanding of engineering, surveying, or planning principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, MicroStation, or related software is preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear and communicate clearly

The employee must:

• Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program. The expected wage ($18-25/hour) will vary based on prior experience and education level.