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Mead & Hunt

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a GIS degree, have data collection and robotic total station knowledge, GPS experience, surveying skills, courthouse research experience, and a valid driver's license.
  • You will assist in traffic engineering, transportation planning, GIS tasks, civil design, construction inspection, or surveying, focusing on data analysis, design implementation, and fieldwork.

Requirements

  • - Pursuing a degree in GIS.
  • - Familiarity with data collecting and/or robotic total station.
  • - Experience with GPS devices.
  • - Experience conducting topographic and/or boundary surveys.
  • - Experience conducting courthouse research related to surveys.
  • - Assisting with construction staking.
  • - A valid driver’s license with a positive driving record is required.

Responsibilities

  • Traffic Engineering (Locations: Lexington, SC; Raleigh, NC; Baltimore, MD; Columbia, MD; Washington, D.C.; Herndon, VA)
  • The Traffic and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) group focuses on the analysis, design, and implementation of traffic control devices (e.g., signing, pavement markings, traffic signals, roadway lighting) along our roadways / bridges / tunnels to improve traffic safety and mobility. This group also designs and tests intelligent traffic control and wireless / wire line communication technologies that process and share real-time transportation data.
  • Transportation Planning (Locations: Baltimore, MD; Columbia, MD; Raleigh, NC; Herndon, VA)
  • Transportation and Community Planning develops, tests, and refines innovative solutions to mobility problems from a project’s inception through preliminary engineering design stages. Responsibilities include planning, analysis and designs for various transportation facilities including complete streets, sidewalks, bicycle networks/ trails, transit systems, airports, freight networks and parking infrastructure. Multimodal data collection and analysis is performed to investigate existing safety and mobility issues and propose geometric, operational, land use and demand management strategies including use of advance simulation tools such as Vissim, TransModeler, Cube and ArcUrban.
  • Geographic Information System (Locations: Columbia, MD; Baltimore, MD; Raleigh, NC; Herndon, VA)
  • Support the GIS team in carrying out deliverables for projects; conduct research; create designs for GIS datasets, maps, and applications; gather, transform and analyze datasets. The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following: ArcGIS Pro / ArcGIS Online; geodatabases and generation of spatial datasets; perform industry research, provide concise documentation of findings. Pursuing a degree in GIS.
  • Civil Roadway / Bridge / Drainage Engineering Design (Locations: Columbus, OH; Wauwatosa, WI; De Pere, WI)
  • The Civil group focuses on geometric design and 3D modeling of roadways, interchanges, intersections, bridges, and drainage structures (e.g., detention basins, swales, culverts). The design work comprises of horizontal and vertical layouts of roadways & pedestrian facilities, bridge / drainage structure detail drawings, and material quantity calculations and cost estimates. This group also conducts bridge inspections that look for defects and possible problem areas that may impact the integrity of the structure.
  • Construction Inspection (Locations: Port Orange, FL; Myrtle Beach, SC; Bloomington, MN; Wauwatosa, WI; De Pere, WI)
  • Focusing on a variety of construction services to complement standard and numerous alternative project delivery methods, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), design-build, design-build-operate, design-build-own-operate, and construction management at risk.
  • Surveying (Location: Charleston, WV)
  • Assist with conducting topographic surveys and boundary surveys; familiarity with data collecting and/or robotic total station; experience with GPS devices; experience conducting topographic and/or boundary surveys; experience conducting courthouse research related to surveys; and assisting with construction staking. Applicants will be working mostly out in the field with a team. A valid driver’s license with a positive driving record is required.

FAQs

What types of internship opportunities are available?

Internship opportunities are available in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Civil Roadway/Bridge/Drainage Engineering Design, Construction Inspection, and Surveying.

Where are the internship locations?

Internship locations include Lexington, SC; Raleigh, NC; Baltimore, MD; Columbia, MD; Washington, D.C.; Herndon, VA; Columbus, OH; Wauwatosa, WI; De Pere, WI; Port Orange, FL; Myrtle Beach, SC; Bloomington, MN; and Charleston, WV.

What are the hourly pay rates for the internships?

The hourly rate range is $19.00 to $25.00, with actual compensation varying due to experience, skill set, or location.

What qualifications are needed for these internships?

Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Specific qualifications may vary depending on the focused area of the internship.

Is there an application process?

Yes, applicants are encouraged to complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

Are there opportunities for candidates pursuing a degree in GIS?

Yes, there are internship opportunities specifically for those pursuing a degree in Geographic Information Systems.

Are fieldwork opportunities available during the internship?

Yes, the Surveying internship will involve mostly fieldwork with a team.

Do you provide training during the internship?

Yes, interns will have the opportunity to work with industry experts on exciting projects, which includes learning and training in their specialized field.

Is Mead & Hunt an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Mead & Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

How long does the internship last?

The internships are for a limited-term, full-time summer employment. Specific duration information can be provided during the application process.

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Mead & Hunt

Engineering & Construction
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mead & Hunt provides clients with expert planning, architecture design, engineering, environmental and construction administration services across a wide variety of market sectors, including transportation (aviation, highways, roads and bridges), food and beverage processing, renewable energy, municipal infrastructure, military, telecommunications, cultural resources, and hydropower and water resources. In each of these disciplines, we’ve developed unique methodologies and processes to deliver cost-saving solutions that meet our clients’ needs. At Mead & Hunt, we approach each project as an opportunity for innovation – and we believe that innovation in any field begins with the same step: listening. That’s why we build strong relationships with our clients, insist on cross-disciplinary collaboration and support continuing education. The result? Over a century of engineering and architectural solutions that have resulted in everything from cost-saving efficiencies to proprietary processes. We take great pride in not only what we do, but how we do it. Serving markets nationwide for well over a century, we’ve demonstrated our technical, design and planning expertise. But what makes us different is that we don’t measure our success in years or projects or revenue. Instead, it’s measured in your satisfaction. The employee-owned consulting firm remains strong on ENR's Top 500 Design Firm list with a national ranking of #91 in 2022. The firm employs over 1,200 civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, planners, historic preservationists, environmental scientists, architects, technicians and support specialists from 40+ offices located across the nation. Contact us at mailbox@meadhunt.com or call 888-364-7272