STEP Internship Program
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Job Description
About the Company:
The provided text describes PGA (Patel Greene), a company working in the transportation industry, offering a range of services including Roadway, Drainage, Structures, Traffic/ITS engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, CEI, Facilities Preservation, Marketing, and Environmental services. They appear to be a design and potentially construction-related firm involved in the full lifecycle of transportation projects.
Job Description: STEP Internship Program (May-August)
This is an immersive summer internship program designed to expose students to various aspects of the transportation industry. The program offers a deep dive into PGA’s core engineering disciplines:
• Roadway Engineering: Design and construction aspects of roads.
• Drainage Engineering: Design and management of water systems related to transportation infrastructure.
• Structures Engineering: Design and construction of bridges, retaining walls, and other structures related to transportation.
• Traffic/ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Engineering: Management and optimization of traffic flow.
Beyond core engineering, interns will also gain exposure to:
• Planning: Long-term transportation planning and project development.
• Landscape Architecture: Design and integration of landscaping into transportation projects.
• CEI (Civil Engineering Inspection): Oversight of construction projects.
• Facilities Preservation: Maintenance and upkeep of existing infrastructure.
• Marketing: Project research and marketing efforts.
• Environmental Considerations: Environmental impact assessment and mitigation.
Specific Intern Responsibilities:
Interns will work alongside PGA staff, engaging in project-related tasks including:
• Construction Plans Production: Developing and understanding construction documents.
• Geometry Design: Understanding the principles of geometric design in transportation projects.
• Quantity Calculations: Developing pay item quantities and performing related calculations.
• Cost Estimating: Learning the process of developing project cost estimates.
• Marketing Research: Assisting with project research and marketing efforts.
• Standards and Codes: Gaining knowledge of relevant design standards, manuals, and criteria.
• Document Preparation: Compiling project documents for review and submittal.
• Technical Support: Supporting technical and senior staff in developing plans, documents, and reports.
Required Qualifications:
• Enrollment in an ABET-Accredited Engineering Program: This is a mandatory requirement.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Great verbal communication skills and ability to interact with diverse personalities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on deadline-driven projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Working Conditions:
The internship involves primarily desk work, with some potential exposure to outdoor weather conditions while visiting project sites or other departments within the organization’s facilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
