Engineering Intern

The primary purpose of this position is to join the world's leader in synthetic turf manufacturing, facility design, and construction. The candidate will have an opportunity to work under the guidance of registered engineers and learn the process of athletic facility design, utilizing Autocad civil 3D to assist with production, sorting permit request for agencies, and performing storm water calculations and reports utilizing HydroCAD and/or Hydraflow Hydrograph. Work will be for all levels of athletic facility design and construction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under supervision and much decision-making:

• Assist in the preparation of civil design / construction plans, including notes and details, plan and profile sheets, and x-sections.
• Perform necessary calculations required by the local Regulatory Agency
• Create, submit, and monitor project permitting packages.
• Assist in the preparation of construction cost estimates.
• Assist in the preparation of water/sewer/stormwater design calculations and reporting as necessary for athletic facility development.
• Prepare technical reports, memos and exhibits.
• Search, investigate, and select technical reference data pertinent to a project
• Maintain technical coordination with sales and design staff
• Maintain positive communication with project managers, staff, clients and subcontractors.
• Follows company safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Works with customers, installation crews, sub-contractors and Sales to resolve operational and technical issues and challenges.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Assist in the accomplishment of Company goals.
• Helps other employees to accomplish Company goals.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department supervisor.
• Participates in the Disaster Recovery plan as required
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated
• Maintain multi-tasking skills to prioritize ever changing needs, demands, crisis management
• Customer Service, Customer Demands, Construction RFI processing.
• Construction Conflicts.
• Installation Techniques and Processes
• Attend sales meetings with Regional Sales Managers to outline minimum civil details and design recommendations
• Visit regional aggregate quarries, verify material compliance
• Visit with regional civil partners and subcontractors
• Bid & Estimating Process: Read and assemble the specifications to make sure we have the proper budget allocation for close out material and expectations to properly close out the project.
• Execution Process: Track projects and communicate daily with Supervisor to ensure documents are assembled according to outlined schedule.
• Completion Process: Assist in project closeout.

EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Enrolled in a program earning a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or an ABET Certified Technical Degree from four-year College or University. Previous experience with site grading, layout, drainage, water, sewer, earthwork, and sediment control for civil site design is preferred but not required. AutoCAD Civil 3D Proficiency is preferred.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Tarkett Core Competencies

Customer Focus - Ability to have a true, in-depth understanding of internal or external customer needs, to address these needs as a priority in an appropriate and efficient manner and to seek for solutions and improvement that will benefit both parties

Results Orientation - Ability to strive towards achieving ambitious goals, whatever the context and constraints, always in line with the business strategy and company values. This includes strong tenacity to difficulties and opposition, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions.

Leadership - Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision, to foster people engagement and alignment to strive towards ambitious targets and gain their co-operation. This implies creating a sense of ownership across the organization, using own personal courage to bring out the best in people.

Collaborative Working - Ability to work co-operatively with all counterparts towards a shared, common goal, and to communicate in a clear and easy way. This implies valuing others' roles and contributions, reacting positively to needs and feedback from colleagues, fostering an open dialogue and contributing to beneficial resolution of problems.

Analysis & Decision-making - Ability to understand complex situations, identifying root causes, critical parameters and inter-relationships, even with limited information. Secondly, ability to generate alternative solutions, taking account of all relevant factors, and to eventually come to a timely, Simple, applicable decision. This implies involving others as appropriate, thinking ahead and remaining open to innovative ideas and approaches

Interpersonal Effectiveness - Ability to interface with others in a constructive and efficient way in all circumstances, keeping self-composure. This implies developing a good understanding of own and others' strengths and limitations and the ability to regulate own and others' behaviors, particularly in face of challenges and resistance.

Organizing & Planning - Ability to establish priorities based on their importance and urgency, and to develop clear, efficient action plans to achieve goals. This implies anticipating issues, establishing contingencies and effectively utilizing and assembling resources (time, tools, and people) to accomplish a task

Additional job specific requirements:

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travels, when necessary, by several modes of transportation. Maintains flexibility in schedule to accommodate needs.

Region: Home Office

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbent will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the supervisor.

Moderate overnight travel (up to approx 40%) by land and/or air.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work option*
• Benefits that go beyond the basics
• Matching contribution retirement savings plan
• Learning & development program
• EAP program + family
• Generous holiday schedule available

*If applicable

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.
• Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.
• Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety).
• Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.

Who We Are:

Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.

Trusted by leading programs at every level, we're proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.

• Over 80,000 Installations Worldwide
• Over 25 Years of Experience
• Collection of Leading Solutions
• One Answer for Your entire Facility

https://tarkettsports.com/en-na

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.