SUE Intern

Job Description

About IMEG:

IMEG is one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., with over 2900 employee-owners. They offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities, fostering a fun and collaborative work environment. The company prioritizes employee growth, work-life balance, and community involvement. IMEG is a 100% employee-owned organization that values innovation, hard work, and sustainability.

Job Description: SUE Intern

IMEG is seeking a SUE Intern for their Manassas, VA office. This 10-12 week internship provides hands-on experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE). As a SUE Intern, you will be responsible for assisting with office production duties of all SUE activities for locations by subsurface utility equipment including geophysical prospecting for underground utilities. The SUE Technician will also support overall SUE field crew activities.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist with design portions of a project related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
• Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment
• Assist with good client relations, project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files
• Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical and equipment suppliers
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and instructions from client promptly while monitoring project design progress
• Assist with review of all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
• Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement
• Exposure to and learning of SUE location duties associated with geophysical prospecting to accurately designate underground utility layouts and learn routine computations for various project types

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Work to gain knowledge of SUE operations, principles, practices and marking techniques
• May be required to assist with field duties like surveying and materials testing
• Strong interest in design consulting
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Education & Experience:

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises