Eng Civil Engineering

$18.00 / hour

Job Summary:

The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) conceives, builds, operates, and maintains the world’s second busiest cruise port and was named the “best cruise homeport” in America*.

As the gateway to Central Florida, Port Canaveral provides facilities for shippers who seek to save time and money as benefits of its proximity to major markets and efficient transportation links. In conjunction with harbor improvements that include a new channel depth of 43’ to accommodate larger vessels, Port Canaveral’s expansion includes building facilities that are designed to amplify and enhance business activity at this local, regional, and strategic asset.

CPA offers graduate and undergraduate students a paid working side by side with knowledgeable and experienced experts within the maritime and transportation industries.

* Cruise Hive Awards which are based on surveys of readers of the popular online publication

Essential Functions:

As an with CPA, an will be challenged by hands-on work assignments related to their major. Through their work, the will develop skills that will help in almost any career, such as how to write effectively and how to work well as part of a team. During the , the will have a variety of opportunities to interact with senior management, as well as with other interns, to broaden understanding of agency and maritime operations.

CPA has an opportunity to gain work experience in shore-based fields such as the following:

Civil Engineering and Construction Programs .

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must be enrolled as either a graduate or undergraduate student at an ABET accredited engineering, college, or university with studies related to the Civil Engineering and Construction majors.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Successful candidates will be self-starters with excellent communication, research, and applicable technical skills

Must have a valid Florida’s driver license or ability to get one within 30 days.

AutoCAD or ArcGIS Experience is desirable but not a requirement

Physical Requirement:

May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (20-30 pounds)

The Canaveral Port Authority is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled