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Drafting & Survey Intern

Company Overview: 

Established in 1981, Radmacher Brothers Excavating Company, Inc. (RBE) is a family owned and operated heavy highway contractor located in the greater Kansas City area.

An industry leader in Missouri’s heavy highway market since the late 1980’s, RBE has served the infrastructure needs of our state as a top contractor for the Missouri Department of Transportation and all departments of the City of Kansas City, MO. RBE and its subsidiaries are based just outside of Kansas City in Pleasant Hill, MO. Our resources are positioned to service projects in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

We specialize in design-projects and bid build projects in the following areas of expertise:

  • Residential and Highway Concrete Paving
  • Mass Grading and Excavating
  • Bridge and Wall Construction
  • Utility Work / Water, Sewer and Storm
  • Plant Work / Water & Sewer Treatment
  • Industrial & Power Work
  • Rail Infrastructure 

 

Job Description:

The Drafting & Survey Intern will perform tasks requiring the application of drafting, design and survey techniques and procedures under close and direct supervision of project managers. This includes work in the areas of drafting, design, GIS Technology, and other administrative functions. The intern will spend time on local project sites and in the office. 

  • Reviewing project CAD files 
  • Assist in translating plan specifications and CAD files into 2D and 3D GPS systems for field use. 
  • Working in MicroStation and Trimble software. 
  • Collaborates with project managers and superintendents to discuss problems and challenges while helping to create solutions in a cost effective and efficient manner. 
  • Implementation and operation of onsite GPS surveying system.
  • Assist field superintendents in troubleshooting GPS devices
  • Conduct job site observations and visits with project leadership.
  • Participate in all aspects of the RBE safety program.
  • Work collaboratively and create relationships with project team members and office personnel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

  • Pursuing a 2-year technical degree or 4-year bachelors degree that is drafting related
  • Familiarity with Microstation required 
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Trimble and BlueBeam software preferred   
  • Strong interest in the construction industry, specifically heavy civil construction preferred.  
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

 

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