Internship Department:General Location:Grand Rapids, MI Intern Canton, NY Who We Are. Beginning with a highly personal approach, we translate environmental and spatial challenges into graceful, practical possibilities. We listen, we study, we embrace, and we create. As a result, our designs are loved on day one and appreciated even more over time and use. Through underground infrastructure, surface transportation, buildings, or a harmonious combination of all we offer, we are empowering the communities in which we live, work, and pass on to the next generation. We believe in going beyond the challenge at hand to envision the world to come. We are future minded in our solutions. We are stewards of the public trust. We are passionate about our craft. And we are here as your guide, making the complex simple. Why Work at C2AE? At C2AE, we-re passionate about making our communities a little brighter, cleaner, and safer, one project at a time. If you want to end each day with a sense of accomplishment-with the feeling that you have made a meaningful difference-then you-re one of us. Let-s create ahead. As an intern at C2AE, based on your desired discipline, you will participate either in design (engineering/architecture) or non-design (business/office administration) work. Below is a general summary of what can be expected for responsibilities during an internship. Hours per week:40 hours Responsibilities Design Disciplines (90%) + Assist with evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques and procedures. + Assist with reviewing designs for compliance with codes and specifications. + Access and use software to provide assistance with drafting, designing, detailing, and modifying engineering project designs and plans utilizing firm specifications. + May provide assistance with proposals and presentations. + Visit construction sites including in inclement weather (hot/cold) + On site work can include use of testing equipment + Other related duties as assigned. Non-Design Disciplines (90%) + Assist with business support functions in the areas of human resources, accounting, marketing or information technology. + Assist with the maintenance and upgrade of business systems. + Assist with various reporting and data management. + Provide support to design staff as needed. + Other related duties as assigned. Administrative (10%) + Participate in team meetings, all staff meetings, and other non-billable planning sessions. + Participate in training and development activities as needed and directed by supervisor. + Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, time sheet completion, expense reports, completing correspondence, etc. Competencies + Technical Knowledge: Possession of a base level of technical engineering skill or knowledge and the ability to keep up with current developments and trends in discipline. Knowledge of or ability to learn standards, codes, and regulations, including program procedures, methods and practices, and their application to specific situations. + Design and Analysis: Ability to learn to identify, develop, and analyze designs and/or specifications. Ability to plan and modify methods. Ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. + Communication: Ability to communicate, in written and oral form, detailed and technical information, guidelines and standards, statutes, codes, and regulations to various audiences to effectively communicate the information and the message, and to seek compliance. Technical Qualifications + Enrolled in an accredited degree program majoring in the area of study you are applying for, or closely related field. Physical Qualifications + Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. + Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time + Physical dexterity and ability to negotiate around a crowded and busy working office area, and around a crowded and busy working area, including construction sites (design related internship) Organizational Relationships Reports to: Discipline Supervisor FLSA Classification Non-Exempt Equal Opportunity C2AE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, working conditions, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.