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Civil Engineering Intern - Dams & Geoprofessional
Schnabel Engineering - Lexington, KY
posted 2 months ago
About the position
Schnabel Engineering is seeking a temporary full-time intern with a Civil Engineering background to support its growing business. The role emphasizes broadening the intern's practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real-world problems under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. The internship will take place from May through August of 2025, providing opportunities to work with senior personnel in both the Dams and Geoprofessional business units.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in performing general design related to dams and geostructural work, including hydrology and hydraulic, reinforced concrete, and global and local stability of retaining walls and slopes
- Create and modify basic plans, figures, and documents using AutoCAD and Bluebeam PDF
- Performing geotechnical field work including observing geotechnical subsurface exploration and performing infiltration testing
- Performing construction observation and materials testing
- Assist with instrumentation infrastructure setup and maintenance
- Providing support to engineers on preparing proposals and reports
- Some travel may be required
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor's or Master's degree program is preferred
- Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field is desirable but not required
- Possess good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
- Ability to work with direction as part of a team
- Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work
- Desire and willingness to work outdoors at undeveloped sites and construction sites
- Ability to routinely lift up to 40 pounds
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
- Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
- Long-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Bonus program
- Paid time off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Wellness program
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
