Co-Ops & Internships (Engineering)
Grand Prairie, TX
Engineering /
Intern/Co-Op /
On-site
Our culture is rooted in a shared vision — to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.
We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world.
As a Co-op Student at DN Tanks, you will gain hands-on experience in the exciting field of civil engineering and construction. With a dedicated mentor in the industry you will contribute to real projects, develop valuable skills, and learn about the lifecycle of heavy-civil construction projects, from conception to completion.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, build your future, and make a tangible impact in communities across the US.
Our co-op sessions run from January to June, and July to December.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assist Design Engineers by performing preliminary tank designs, drafting preliminary tank details, reviewing geotechnical project reports, and customizing project specification language.
- Perform material take-offs of all items needed for construction of final tank designs.
- Create project specific construction information packages to assist the DN Tanks Construction Department in building a new tank.
- Provide support in Research and Development projects performed in the Engineering Department.
- Visit tank construction sites and assist Design Engineers in tank and shoring inspections.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering undergraduate program.
- Experience working with CAD software (preferably AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to problem-solve in individual and team settings.
- Transportation to El Cajon, CA.
Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Paid Time Off
- Scholarship ($3,000) Opportunity
- Co-op/Intern Cash Bonus Program
- Gym membership discount
- Employee referral program
- Inclusion in the DN Tanks' professional sports tickets program
- Leadership training programs
$21 - $21 an hour
All of our Co-op/Intern students start at $21 per hour for their first Co-Op/Internship with DN Tanks, should you return for a second session, you will receive an increase. This compensation is based on market rates and determined by considering many factors such as external market salary survey data, internal data for comparable roles, and the operational and budgetary objectives of the company.
DN Tanks is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
