Here is an example of what a student recorded as their activities during their co-op:
Engineering Intern Semester I, Houston, TX
- Supported construction management and observation for SH 249 section in Tomball, TX.
- Cross Section Construction
- Bridge Deck Preparation
- Storm Water Construction
- Performed HCTRA Highway Inspections on BW 8, West Park Twy, SH 59, HWY 90, I-10, Hardy Toll Rd.
- Designed Preliminary Paving on San Felipe St. in Angleton, TX
- Designed Storm Water Pipe Upsizing on White Pillars in Piney Point Village, TX
- Updated Technical Specifications based on City of Houston Specifications
- Inspected Storm/Sewage Water TV and Cleaning Tapes
- Created construction exhibits to send to Contractors and City Managers to begin bidding process
- Corresponded with Contractors to obtain bids
- Created Map Request Forms to determine the location of utilities
Municipal Engineering Intern Semester II, Houston, TX
- Performed inspection of manholes in Sheldon MUD
- Created Notice to Proceed Work forms to initiate Contractor construction
- Performed Quantity Takeoffs
Municipal Engineering Intern Semester III, Houston, TX
- Supported construction management and observation of North Piney Point Road Reclamation and Core Sampling
- Created check lists for equipment and machinery at Coyote Springs Groundwater Treatment Plant, Las Vegas, NV
- Performed on site survey inspections and verifications