Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC (GMC)

The Tone:
This is an internship at Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC (GMC), located in Birmingham, AL. GMC is one of the Southeast’s largest architecture and engineering firms, dedicated to designing essential infrastructure and developments such as schools, parks, hospitals, and clean water systems. This role provides practical experience and development opportunities for students, allowing them to contribute to ongoing projects and prepare vital documents that serve communities. The position is integral to GMC’s mission of building communities through quality, integrity, creativity, and care.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Birmingham, AL

• Mission: To provide practical experience and development opportunities for students supporting ongoing projects in a comprehensive architecture and engineering firm.
• Tech Stack: AutoCAD software, Civil3D (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Support: Apply technical skills to routine projects with minimal supervision and direct technicians for the production of engineering documents.
• Document Review: Execute cross-discipline checks and review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Project Management: Assist with reviewing and defining scope of work issues with Consultants and Contractors, while recognizing and reporting risk management issues.
• Reporting: Prepare reports and technical memorandums with oversight and supervision by the Engineer-of-Record.
• Collaboration: Work across disciplines and office locations to utilize firm experiential knowledge and contribute to the Client Services team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university. Early Career.
• Experience: Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Skills: Ability to apply technical skills, perform cross-discipline checks, understand professional ethical obligations, and effectively present information orally and in writing.
• Bonus: Experience with Civil3D, A/E or EPC experience, or a Foundations of Engineering Certificate (EIT).