Overview

　　Shimmick is actively seeking a highly motivated Field Engineer Intern for employment in our Southwest Division. Location is to be determined, but will be in Sourthern California. Expected start is May or June, 2024 with an end date in August or September pending the academic schedules.

　　At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

　　Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.

　　Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.

　　Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

　　Debut in ENR’s Top 10 for dams, reservoirs, and more

　　Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience

　　Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

　　Southwest Division

　　Shimmick’s Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, across water resources, water treatment, transportation, and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $828 million Gerald Desmond Bridge, the first cable-stayed vehicular bridge in California.

　　Responsibilities

　　The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

　　Performing assignments that require the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria’s to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

　　Exercising judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives

　　Preparing engineering related calculations and developing drawings and visual aids

　　Assisting with field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used

　　Assisting with construction administration and documentation of deficiencies and deviations from plans

　　Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member

　　Researching and compiling project information for reporting, marketing, and funding requests

　　Creating and maintaining centralized files for project records (including digital)

　　Coordinating logistics and meetings for Vice President and project managers

　　Attending and taking minutes for the development team as requested

　　Helping in the preparation of reports, including monthly development reports

　　Assisting with community outreach duties as needed

　　Attending neighborhood, community, and project meetings

　　Undertaking tasks as may be assigned by the Vice President or project managers

　　Having a clear understanding of the budget and assist in the creation of and adherence to project and development budgets

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field with the intent to continue enrollment after an internship.

　　Must have completed 2 years of study

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software

　　Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models)

　　A university student that has more than one year of school remaining before earning a degree preferred, these students typically are Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in university. Successful Interns may be eligible to return for additional internships

　　Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite

　　strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail

　　Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders

　　Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks

　　Highly organized with excellent time management skills

　　Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

　　Additional Information:

　　Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

　　This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization

　　The salary range for this position is between $23.00 - 26.00 per hour depending on experience and/or education.

　　NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

　　Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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　　Job Locations US-CA

　　ID 2024-2414

　　Category Construction

　　Type Intern