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Civil Engineering Intern Fall 2024

  • Full Time Internship
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Applications have closed

Website Mott MacDonald

Job Description
Who are we?

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in all we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, and transforming our clients‡ businesses, our communities, and employment opportunities.

We are an employee-owned global engineering, management, and development consultant. Everywhere around the world, people‡s needs and aspirations are changing, fast. That brings increasing challenges. Our global network of 16,000 experts looks at problems from fresh angles and finds opportunities in complexity. We bring together diverse skills, experience, and insight, to turn obstacles into sustainable solutions in the areas of Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Together we‡re generous with our knowledge, work to solve problems, and take pride in each other‡s success as much as our own. It‡s the unique contribution of all our colleagues working together that makes us successful. We value our diversity and are committed to creating a company where people feel valued, safe, and at their best.

What will you be doing?

From the moment you join us, you will be immersed in a team of exceptional engineers, consultants, and project managers, ready to support you in your internship. This is an opportunity to understand what a future career at Mott MacDonald may look like and you‡ll gain exposure to different projects, people, and responsibilities. You will be assigned to a variety of projects in your chosen area of interest, supporting the delivery of plans and designs for several prestigious clients.

Under the guidance of a professional engineer, your internship responsibilities will include an introduction to:Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs
Attending site inspections, investigations, and monitoring
Actively participating in project, client, and team meetings
Reviewing, preparing, and modifying designs; analyzing reports, specifications, and studies
Project, commercial, and client management
Candidate Specification
We are looking for candidates with a genuine drive to be successful engineering consultants and a desire to make a difference in the world. If this describes you, apply today to begin your internship at Mott MacDonald.

To be considered for this internship position, you will be pursuing a bachelor‡s or master‡s degree in civil engineering. You should be able to demonstrate your interest in municipal engineering in your degree/studies, internships, volunteering, being a member of relevant associations or providing an overview of your interest in a cover letter.

We are looking to welcome interns with the following characteristics:Methodical approach to problem-solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
Outstanding verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
Superb written communication and attention to detail, with an ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing.
An interest in relevant technologies, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling tools
Job Profile
Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
Other Information
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.