Civil Engineering Intern

About the Role

Join the Hennessey team this summer as a Civil Engineering Intern! Hennessey Engineers is a multi-discipline civil engineering firm headquartered in Southgate, Michigan. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Maintain daily reports, measurements, calculations, and computation of quantities, ensuring conformance with contract documents.
• Track and measure daily pay items to cover contractor’s work.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Track and record as-built information for project record drawings.
• Assist in developing design documents and construction plans utilizing CAD.
• Assist survey crew.
• Communicate with the project team throughout the process.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic AutoCAD or MicroStation experience is preferred.
• Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program, preferably civil engineering, environmental engineering, surveying, construction technology, or construction management.
• Must possess a basic understanding of civil engineering principles, theories, and methods.
• Excels at communication, collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution.
• Must conduct oneself in a professional manner and represent Hennessey Engineers well with clients.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to work at least 40 hours per week.
• Travel is required to respective job sites and is primarily local during the business day.
• Overtime is required.
• Days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.