Intern – Wells Engineering Development Program (EDP)

Job Description

About Company

Wells is a company within the design and construction industry that emphasizes honesty, hard work, and building lasting trust with clients. They are dedicated to improving building processes and raising industry standards, consistently delivering innovative solutions and outstanding results. Wells prides itself on collaborative efforts to ensure safe and certain outcomes, reducing risks for their partners. They aim to help businesses and individuals succeed and contribute to positive community change. Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization.

Job Description: Intern – Wells Engineering Development Program (EDP)

This internship is part of the Wells Engineering Development Program (EDP), designed for individuals pursuing a career in engineering. Interns will work directly with Wells Professional Engineers (PEs) to gain valuable, hands-on experience across multiple critical areas of the company. The program allows participants to explore different opportunities and discover a career path that aligns with their skills, ambitions, and expertise.

Salary and Benefits:
• Salary Range: $23.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Benefits (after 30 days of employment):
• Medical Insurance
• 401k Plan

Why Work for Wells:
Wells empowers its team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Employees are recognized as talented problem solvers who excel in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management, bringing innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities:

The Wells EDP internship involves gaining experience in three core areas: Quality Control, Field Services, and Engineering Design.

1. Quality Control (QC):
This component focuses on understanding and implementing Wells’ high standards for attention to detail and quality, which are crucial differentiators.
• Shadowing and Learning: Shadow Quality Control (QC) technicians at the plant and learn to perform physical tests on concrete in the lab.
• Database Management: Become familiar with entering pre/post pour data into Concrete Vision (CV), Wells’ internal production database.
• Inspections: Check forms during pre-pour.
• Technical Familiarization: Get familiar with mix designs, finishes, Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s), and performance metrics.
• Application: Work proficiently with mix designs and finishes.
• Testing: Pour concrete samples for testing.
• Problem Solving & Improvement: Enter and utilize NCR/metrics to identify root causes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Site Visits & Reporting: Conduct site visits when problems arise, determine root causes, report findings to operations, and help develop new processes and procedures.
• Metric Development: Work to develop new metrics to assist in lowering NCRs where necessary.

2. Field Services:
This division offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project installation and site management.
• Shadowing & Layout: Shadow a senior field supervisor and assist in the layout process.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, then communicate the work plan to the crew.
• Surveying: Use survey equipment to ensure products are properly aligned both vertically and horizontally.
• Coordination: Coordinate daily with dispatch for load times and sequence.
• Site Supervision: Supervise the installation process on job sites.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot problems that arise and assist in their resolution.
• Reporting: Write weekly progress reports.
• Client Coordination: Assist field operation managers with conducting early job site visits to coordinate start dates, crane and truck access, and project concerns with clients.
• Resource Management: Source necessary construction equipment and materials to complete the project.
• Logistics: Coordinate shipping schedules, appropriate equipment, and crew size needed for the project.
• Daily Operations: Coordinate daily job duties.
• Mobilization: Coordinate efficient and effective mobilization to the next site.
• Safety Compliance: Follow bracing procedures and job-specific plans on every project.
• Labor Support: Support laborers and operators at the project to complete tasks.

3. Engineering Design:
This component provides hands-on experience working with Wells Design Engineers to design precast concrete products.
• Product Design: Work with Wells Design Engineers to design precast concrete products for a variety of projects.
• Design Focus Areas: Gain valuable skills in FLEXURAL DESIGN (including Hollowcore, Double Tees, and Beams) and wall panel design (including load capacity and wall panel handling).

Education, Skills, And Abilities Required:
• Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Licensing: Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Physical Requirements/ADA Essential Functions:
• Physical Agility: Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl, and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently.
• Dexterity: Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
• Sensory: Visual acuity to read small print; hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Strength: Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
• Mobility: Ability to move around the office as needed.

Working Conditions:
• Field/Jobsite Exposure: Intermittent field/jobsite visits will require safety precautions, which may include exposure to harsh weather.
• Risk Exposure: Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements, safety precautions, and a production environment.
• Plant-Specific Conditions: Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather-related); ability to work outside year-round.