Structural Engineering Intern Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Structural Engineering Intern to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide analysis and design for new and rehabilitation of all types of highway & rail transit bridge structures;
- Prepare project development reports, type selection studies, construction drawings, project special provisions and other project documents;
- Support design leads for bridge and structural design assignments;
- Technical and code review of structural design calculations and construction drawings;
- Perform analysis and design of highway and transit bridges and other structures using multiple software packages;
- Seismic analysis experience;
- Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives;
- Perform basic calculations to analyze and design individual building components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software;
- Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids;
- Work closely with CAD drafters to develop knowledge for the production of construction documents;
- Apply engineering knowledge to routine engineering tasks under close supervision;
- Plans & Specification reading;
- Basic structural analysis and design of projects of all material types (steel, concrete, masonry, and wood);
- Ability to take direction from senior engineers and from drafters;
- Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
Requirements:
- Experience with Structural analysis or Bridge design software: STAAD, SAP2000, CSIBRIDGE, Leap Software’s;
- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately;
- Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills;
- We offer a work environment where professional growth is encouraged;
- Ability to perform routine engineering tasks with close supervision;
- Experience with structural design work, or worked on design project;
- Ability to travel 15%-25%; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks;
- Knowledge of general engineering principals, statics, dynamics of structures and general engineering design;
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Master’s candidates preferred. Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship;
- Must be able to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship;
- Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams;
- Good writing, presentation, and communication skills;
- Candidates must be currently able to work in the United States without sponsorship. Brandow & Johnston does not sponsor work visas;
- Proficient in Word and Excel.