Century Engineering Intern

Job Description

About Company

Kleinfelder
• Founding and History: Established in 1961, Kleinfelder is a long-standing firm in the engineering, science, and construction sectors.
• Core Business: The company is comprised of engineers, scientists, and construction professionals. They specialize in providing solutions that enhance clients’ infrastructure across various sectors including transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure.
• Operational Approach: Kleinfelder operates as a responsive, cross-disciplinary team, emphasizing bright, curious, and innovative problem-solving. They are committed to ethical practices (“doing the right thing, every day, on every project”).
• Geographic Reach: The firm maintains a wide presence with over 85 offices located in the US, Canada, and Australia.
• Purpose: Their stated purpose is “Connecting great people to the best work,” ultimately aiming to deliver impactful solutions.
• Values & Culture: Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization that actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing these principles foster creativity, innovation, and unity within their workforce.
• Employee Benefits:
• Comprehensive Package: Offers an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• Career Development: Demonstrates a strong commitment to investing in the professional development of its staff. This includes reimbursements for continuing education, expenses related to trainings and certifications, and opportunities for growth through an internal Mentoring Program.
• Equal Opportunity: Functions as an Equal Opportunity Employer, explicitly welcoming Minorities, Women, Disabled individuals, and Veterans, in compliance with VEVRAA and Section 503 rules.

Century Engineering
• Affiliation: Century Engineering is identified as a Kleinfelder company, indicating its integration into the larger Kleinfelder organization.

Job Description

Internship Role
• Target Audience: The role is specifically designed for college/university students or technical trade/vocational students who are interested in gaining practical experience within the organization.
• Desired Fields of Study: The company typically seeks students pursuing Civil Engineering (with a particular focus on Transportation and Environmental disciplines) and Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Internship Focus & Learning Objectives:
• Organizational Understanding: Interns will primarily concentrate on learning the operational mechanisms and overall functioning of the organization.
• Insight & Career Development: The program aims to provide valuable insights that can further an intern’s interest and understanding within their chosen career field.
• Networking & Procedural Knowledge: Interns will have the opportunity to interact with various department managers and gain knowledge about the firm’s internal procedures and operations.
• Broader Context: This internship is part of Kleinfelder’s overarching Design Services, which promotes a collaborative environment across multiple engineering disciplines including bridge, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, offering a chance for professional growth and to contribute to meaningful projects.