Pay Range $18.00-20.00

McGill Associates provides a full array of engineering, land planning, and consulting services to public and private clients in eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, and southeast Virginia. McGill supports a healthy work/life balance and offers a variety of schedules and workplace options including hybrid and compressed schedules. *We are currently seeking highly motivated candidates for Intern positions in our Asheville, Raleigh, Hickory, and Pinehurst, NC offices.* 

We recognize that compensation, benefits, and paid time off can help our employees maintain a healthy work/life balance. McGill is proud to offer flexible and hybrid schedules, competitive salary and bonuses, health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability and group term life insurance, and a safe harbor 401(k) match. We also encourage our employee's professional development by paying for license renewals and professional fees or memberships, along with providing tuition assistance.  

Summary As an intern, you will integrate knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. Involvement is based on your level of experience. Efforts are made for assignments to develop engineering skills and to prepare you for future full-time employment. You will be responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures within your discipline. This includes standard design of project work, assisting engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intern job responsibilities may include the following dependent upon team placement and interests: 

• Projects may include drafting and design of site layouts, site access layout, grading and earthwork calculations, utility routing and coordination, storm drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, site utilities, water / wastewater treatment plant design, linear design including water and sewer lines, electrical controls, etc. 
• Assist in the development of permitting and final documents.
• Assist in the construction administration process including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of utility systems.
• Assist in performing site evaluations and documenting existing site features and utility systems.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of project budgets and cost estimates.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Assist in design reports and construction plans.
• Assist with the coordinate preparation of specifications and permit submittals.
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary project cost estimates and evaluate quantities.
• Document design changes and communications.
• Conduct on-site inspections as needed.
• Maintain excellent client relations.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Serves on Committees and Teams as requested by management.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. 

 Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field; preference is given to rising Juniors and Seniors. 
• Experience in AutoCAD – Civil 3D preferred. 
• Proficiency in commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook). 
• Excellent writing and communication skills. 
• Valid driver's license.

 McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks in accordance with all federal and state statutes. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. All McGill Associates' facilities comply with the American with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing and/or speech impairments may contact McGill Associates by dialing 711 to access the State Relay Service for TTY/TDD. Candidates with limited English proficiency may discuss employment opportunities with the help of an interpreter by calling 828.252.0575. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the firm.