Intern - Transportation Engineering Houston
Overview
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is a full-service consulting firm offering planning, engineering and program management services. Founded in 1935, LAN has grown from its humble beginnings as a small Houston firm to a national leader in the heavy civil infrastructure engineering industry. A division of LEO A DALY, an international architecture/engineering firm, LAN has access to the expertise of nearly 800 professionals in 31 offices across the country.
"We believe everything we do is for the enrichment of the human experience."
Responsibilities
Performs engineering assignments and works from designs of others, compiles data, performs design computations, prepares engineering plans. Works under close supervision; receives specific instruction as to required tasks and results expected.
This is an entry-level Intern position for professional work in the design of roadways. Assignments are designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments.
The work typically involves basic CADD work using Microstation and rudimentary design assignments such as establishing horizontal alignments, setting grades, detailing and quantity takeoff’s for project features. These features usually include roadway, drainage, traffic control, signage, signals, structure and other miscellaneous type improvements. Close supervision is typically required and frequent mentoring is provided to properly develop proper engineering skills. The ability to work within a team is paramount.
Qualifications
- High school diploma.
- Currently working toward a Bachelor or Master of Science in a civil or environmental engineering related curriculum in an ABET accredited university.
- Previous internship experience preferred.
- A condition of employment for this position is complying with the company vaccination requirements.
- CADD experience and/or college courses using Microstation software, general computer literacy using MS Office Products, surveying experience or classes.
- Previous Intern experience preferred.
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900. For more information about your rights under the law, see EEO is the Law