Engineering Technician Intern

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Engineer Technician Intern to our passionate team of environmental professionals. The Engineering Technician Intern supports civil engineering projects by applying foundational knowledge of physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering principles. This role assists in the planning, design, and development of commercial and residential land development, site development, stream restoration, and utility projects. Work is performed under close supervision, with responsibilities expanding as technical skills and experience grow. This is a part‑time position with flexible hours based on workload and class schedule.

Job Duties

• Learns to assist in the planning and design of commercial and residential land development, stream restoration, and utility projects.
• Learns to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Learns to use judgment when assisting in the design of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, grading, and stormwater management components.
• Learns to prepare design calculations and engineering plans that comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Learns to assist in preparing contract documents, including project specifications and quantity/cost estimates.
• Learns to use construction inspection report data to prepare as‑built drawings for final approvals.
• Learns to assist with local, county, state, and federal permitting and other regulatory requirements.
• Learns to support the entitlement process from conceptual/preliminary layouts through final regulatory approvals.

Required Education and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET‑accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Graduation with a Civil Engineering degree required to advance to the next level.

Key Competencies
Problem Solving & Analysis

• Initially performs routine tasks using detailed instructions.
• Gains judgment to take on increasingly complex tasks over time.

Technical Capacity

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or AutoCAD Land Desktop (or working toward proficiency).
• Develops technical skills through application of engineering fundamentals and project exposure.
• Progresses from routine assignments to contributing to broader project components.

Communication Skills

• Able to follow instructions and interact with team members effectively.
• With experience, participates in more complex discussions and may interact with external contacts.

Collaboration

• Works closely with supervisors while learning core engineering practices.
• With experience, supports and collaborates with other team members.

Additional Role Details

Work Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to outdoor site conditions.
Supervision: Works under close supervision; assignments reviewed for guidance and development.
Travel: No overnight travel anticipated; limited local day travel may occur.
Other Duties: Responsibilities may evolve based on project or business needs.

EXPERIENCE AND PERKS WE OFFER:

• Over 140 years of service gives you job security
• National reputation for Stewardship and Excellence
• Promotes ambitious, team-focused experts quickly and focuses on continuing education

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning. 

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.  The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.