Drainage Engineer Intern

Description

This is a full-time opportunity for college graduates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and have obtained their Engineering Intern (EI) license. We will also consider those who are in the process of obtaining their EI License.

Purpose & Need

Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA) is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Engineer Intern (EI) to join our Drainage team. This position is available in our Orlando, FL office. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with a strong academic background in civil or environmental engineering and a passion for hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management. In this position, you will gain proficiency in all drainage design standards, manuals, and design criteria. Additionally, you will perform field reviews, conduct peer reviews, and assist with marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills and can manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment. This position offers opportunities for growth, continuous learning, and career advancement within a team-driven, mission-focused firm.

What You’ll Do

• Proficient in drainage plans production and technical writing
• Understand the concepts of hydrology, including time of concentration calculations
• Understand the concepts of ditch design and cross drain design (HY-8)
• Understand the concepts of storm sewer design, including pipe hydraulics and spread analysis (ORD-SUDA)
• Understand hydroplaning analysis
• Understand the concepts of pond design, including the calculation of treatment and attenuation volumes, nutrient loading calculations, and hydraulic modeling (ICPR)
• Understand the concepts of floodplain impacts and compensation
• Understand the concept of bridge hydraulics (HEC-RAS)
• Effectively research projects and assist with marketing efforts from a drainage point-of-view
• Gain proficiency in all drainage design standards, manuals, and design criteria
• Complete peer reviews, backchecking calculations, and completing tasks from start to finish
• Gain proficiency in the use of MicroStation
• Requires moderate technical supervision of tasks by senior staff
• Complete tasks and projects within established supervisor’s expectations
• Perform field reviews as required

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent from an ABET Accredited University, majoring in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 0-4 years of post-graduation experience
• Engineering Intern (EI) certificate

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge about CADD Systems
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be able to effectively prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards in all work efforts
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in an organized manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on deadline-driven activities
• Skill in working with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other Office Products

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions