Summer 2027 Intern - Survey
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ESP Associates
Little Rock, AR, US
Summary
The intern will analyze topographic and geologic data to assist in project planning and design while preparing detailed cost estimates and construction schedules. They will also coordinate project activities with supervisors and support staff while utilizing engineering software to create design documents.
Job Description
McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, tests, aerial photographs, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographic and geologic data to plan and design projects
- Calculates cost, determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, and prepares detailed cost estimates
- Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to create design documents
- Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project
- Meets periodically to coordinate changes, inform of additional requirements, receive input, answer questions, and resolve issues
- Coordinates project activity with supervisor and support staff
- Researches regulations, products, and design techniques to provide answers
- Preparing illustrative hand and/or computer presentation renderings
- Preparing material and imagery boards, planting plans
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (BS) program from an accredited Engineering or Landscape Architecture school.
- Detail oriented
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating
- Leadership
- Excellent communications skills - listening, understanding, and responding
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Professionalism
- Analytical
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Innovative thinking
- Auto Cad and/or Civil 3D
- Adobe Suites
- Hand drawing, rendering and/or Illustrator skills
- 3D experience a plus: Sketchup, Rhino
- Working knowledge of native plants
Travel
Most travel is limited to short or day trips to visit jobsites, meet clients, etc. Overnight trips are not generally required.
The ESP name stands for engineering, surveying, and planning, but we’re much more than that. We’re problem solvers, innovators, and trusted partners on critical infrastructure projects that help shape the future. With our combined expertise, expansive footprint, and deep industry knowledge, our team of companies brings together the best in engineering, planning, geospatial, geo-environmental, and program management services to create a powerhouse of reliable, scalable solutions. For our team, this work is personal. We know that what we shape today will serve the next generation. That’s why we work collaboratively with clients to produce creative solutions that are built to last.
Improving what people depend on isn’t just our mission—it’s who we are.
Founded
1986
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Design Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Mill, SC
The ESP name stands for engineering, surveying, and planning, but we’re much more than that. We’re problem solvers, innovators, and trusted partners on critical infrastructure projects that help shape the future. With our combined expertise, expansive footprint, and deep industry knowledge, our team of companies brings together the best in engineering, planning, geospatial, geo-environmental, and program management services to create a powerhouse of reliable, scalable solutions. For our team, this work is personal. We know that what we shape today will serve the next generation. That’s why we work collaboratively with clients to produce creative solutions that are built to last.
Improving what people depend on isn’t just our mission—it’s who we are.
Founded
1986
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Design Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Mill, SC
