Job Description
POSITION : Civil Engineer – Summer Internship
PAY RATE : $18-$25/hour dependent on experience
WORK HOURS : Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm
LOCATION: Onsite Travel Required. Offices in Lakewood and Fort Collins, Colorado.
Job Description :
Forte Dynamics is hiring for an internship position to support our operations. Forte Dynamics is a consulting and engineering firm that specializes in mineral resource and reserve estimation, mine planning, blasting analysis, metallurgy, process design, recovery modeling, basic and detailed engineering, and construction management services.
Opportunity: Ready to dive into real-world engineering work this summer? Forte Dynamics is looking for an enthusiastic Civil Engineering student to join our team for a summer internship. This is your chance to work alongside experienced senior engineers on engineering projects, including onsite field work. You will be gaining invaluable hands-on experience within mining, construction, and execution. If you're a civil engineer with an interest in civil projects, let's connect!
What You’ll Gain: - Meaningful involvement in all project phases, from initial planning and design to permitting, execution, and operational support.
- Direct mentorship from seasoned project managers, actively contributing to project success in terms of quality, schedule, budget, and safety.
- Hands-on experience utilizing project control tools to understand and influence project performance.
- Collaborative work within multi-disciplinary teams, broadening your understanding of integrated engineering practices.
- Exposure to cost estimation processes for diverse engineering projects.
- Opportunities to perform and review critical design calculations for civil, structural, and geotechnical aspects.
- A taste of the diverse engineering tasks inherent in our multi-faceted projects.
- Sharpening your technical communication skills through the review and preparation of reports, technical memorandums, and presentations.
- Insight into the procurement process for equipment, supplies, and contracts.
- Field engineering and construction quality assurance (CQA) activities during construction and commissioning.
- An understanding of prioritizing safety in all design and construction phases.
What You’ll Bring: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
- A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Solid foundational knowledge in civil or geotechnical design principles.
- Familiarity with geotechnical testing concepts (a plus!).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – you can articulate your ideas clearly.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
- The ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment – we work together to achieve great things.
- Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail – accuracy matters.
- Dependability and a strong work ethic – we value your commitment.
- An understanding of project management principles.
Job Tags
Summer work, Internship, Monday to Friday,