Civil Engineering Intern

Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Ventura, CA • 1h ago

Description

Are you an engineering student seeking rewarding, practical experience with a world-class engineering firm? The ARA Transportation Division is seeking civil engineering interns available to work this summer. Interns may support a variety of engineering tasks, such as assisting in the evaluation of pavement condition data as part of pavement management implementations and pavement engineering projects.

Please note that this position is in Ventura, CA. No relocation assistance will be provided.

Under direct supervision, civil engineering interns may perform any or all of the following tasks:

Evaluate pavement conditions by viewing digital images collected by ARA's scanning laser technology equipment

Assist with processing data collected using our specialized equipment

Perform basic statistical analysis of pavement data in support of pavement evaluation studies

Enter data into PAVER (pavement management system software) related to pavement rehabilitation history and unit costs, and develop standard reports to summarize current and project pavement conditions

Track processing progress and complete progress reports on data analysis

Prepare data tables and charts for use in engineering and pavement management reports

Contribute to literature reviews on transportation engineering research efforts

Conduct pavement data collection in the field using our specialized equipment; travel may be required

ARA is committed to hiring student interns who are among the best and brightest in their class. Interns will be involved in technically challenging projects which will enhance their learning experience. Additionally, upon graduation, interns with outstanding performance frequently move into full-time positions at ARA.

Civil engineering intern requirements:

Must be currently enrolled as an engineering student (Civil Engineering preferred) pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher at an accredited U.S. college or university. Academic coursework in transportation, materials, and/or geotechnical areas preferred.

Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Electronic/mechanical abilities (such as the ability to complete minor car repairs or build a gaming computer system) are desired.

The anticipated wage range for this position is $20-24/hr, depending on experience, and premium overtime is paid for hours over 40 in a week.

About ARA:

ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs more than 2,200 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in civil technologies, computer software and simulation, defense technologies, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for pavement analysis, environmental site characterization, and robotics.

ARA embraces the core values of passion, freedom, service, and growth. We provide a working environment in which highly qualified technical professionals can pursue their specialties with a maximum of support and a minimum of bureaucracy. These individuals form a network of colleagues with complementary capabilities, similar goals, and a willingness to cooperate on challenging and important technical problems. We strive for long-term associations among our staff and with our clients.

We recognize that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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