Water Resources Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: JMT is seeking a Water Resources intern for their Newark, DE office to support with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments, active participation in project design & documentation, gain practical experience and support their educational development. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assemble background research including survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographic or geologic data
• Identify watersheds, drainage patterns, and soil conditions
• Delineate drainage areas to points of interest for analysis
• Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and support preparation of design calculations under the supervision of licensed engineers
• Make edits and updates to existing engineering drawings and design files
• Perform quantity takeoffs and tabulations
• Provide input on potential solutions to engineering problems using basic theories and engineering fundamentals
• Assist with the layout and design of routine drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control plans
• Assist with preparation of technical specifications and design documentation
• Maintain accurate, organized, and current project documentation
• Communicate effectively through written and verbal means with project team members
• Apply fundamental engineering principles learned in coursework to real-world projects
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new tools, standards, and procedures

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned