Transportation Structures Intern (Architecture)

We are excited to share that TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2021.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking a Civil Engineering intern interested in learning career skills through assisting our experienced Engineers in the design process and preparation of plan sets.  Successful candidates will be exposed to multiple engineering disciplines including; interstate and arterial roadway design, bridge and building structures design, freight rail bridge design, hydrology and hydraulics, site design and utilities, and data collection. This is a technical position intended for Civil Engineering students in their sophomore year of college or higher.  This position is based out of our Santa Ana, California office.
 

• Perform variety of tasks related to Civil Engineering to support design, analysis, and plan production. Focus will be on highway bridges and transportation related building structures.
• Collect, organize, and evaluate data needed for basic calculations and design.
• Assist with computation of plan quantities to support cost estimates.
• Coordinate with a team of designers and technicians.
• Utilize Bentley Microstation, AutoCAD and various other design software.
• Commitment to quality work and timely communication.
• Assist Regional Office technical staff with delivery of transportation project.
• Provide CAD support for project drawings and design work.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in the Civil Engineering field at an ABET accredited university.
• Be eager to learn; be a team player; and be enthusisastic.
• Take pride in their work.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

 What we prefer you bring to our firm: 

• Analytic skills
• Anticipated to graduate in 2023 or 2024
• Attention to detail

 Work Environment:

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10-25 pounds.  No experience required. 

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

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