College Intern - Civil Engineering Project Management

Basic Function

Professional learning experience where an undergraduate or graduate student participant gains practical work experience, organization knowledge and business acumen related to a student’s field of study or career interest. Specific duties vary depending on the business need. Internships begin with orientation in June and conclude in early August.  Position will work 32 hours per week, and this position will work 100% on site. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures. 

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

Assignments may include responsibilities in one or more of the following areas:

• Conducts engineering investigations and evaluations.
• Provides technical assistance and basic engineering design during the development of conceptual designs.
• Performs basic engineering design and prepares drawings and other documents for minor detail design.
• Assists in the coordination of detail design work. Provides minor technical direction to in-house staff, consultants, and sub consultants.
• Participates in the coordination between departments/division (Construction, Contracts, etc.) through all project phases.
• Prepares technical documentation and final reports covering various aspects of projects.
• Assists in the development of scope of work, schedules and budgets for various engineering and construction projects.
• Assists with the outside agency coordination and communication on all project activities.
• Assists in contract negotiations.
• Assists with interdepartmental review of milestones submitted.
• Monitors budget costs and schedules.
• Participates in interdepartmental and outside agency meetings.
• Participates in the identification, initiation and representation of transit facilities, rail, and roadway projects. Assists in the preparation of proposals regarding these projects.
• May be required to make presentations at interdepartmental and community meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

      Pay Rate:  $20/hour

Education Requirement

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or a recent graduate (within 1 year). Degree program relative to intern assignments, such as Civil Engineering or related degree.

Years & Experience Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited education institution and successfully completed 24 undergraduate credit hours. GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Knowledge & Skills Required

Degree program relative to intern assignment, such as Civil Engineering or related degree.  Knowledge of PC’s and related software, such as MS Office.

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.