What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern - Structural Engineering position at Britt, Peters and Associates?
Great opportunity for a recent or upcoming graduate!
Summary of Role
This position is a full-time, entry level, structural engineering summer internship opportunity. The chosen candidate will work both individually with the guidance of other engineers and on teams learning and completing the basics of structural engineering. The selected intern will have exposure to the design, analysis and evaluation of new and existing building structures from small commercial repairs to the construction of large facilities. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of structural engineering materials and situations while working alongside licensed structural and professional engineers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete assignments of team leaders and engineers on various projects
- Provide sound and timely solutions to the team
- Gain expertise in structural engineering
- Participates with the team on various tasks
- Provides drafting assistance utilizing AutoCad and Revit
- Reviews drawings and detailed calculations
- Completes entry level calculations
- Learns to review and coordinate with engineers and drafters on architectural and civil drawings
- Learns to detail basic structural components
- Learns to utilize various computer analysis and design programs and to understand project scope and project timelines
- Attend and participate in meetings with clients and other design professionals
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university studying Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering toward earning a BS in Civil Engineering
- Experience with AutoCAD a plus
- Experience with Revit a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to adapt to different project types and tasks on a daily basis
- Eager to learn in every aspect of the job; one project may require researching a method of structural analysis while another may require using power tools to make an inspection opening
- Able to perform physical field work, including climbing ladders, performing visual observations from afar/rooftops/scaffolding/confined spaces, using precision instruments, etc. (required)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Industry training and development
- Dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can learn and grow
Britt, Peters & Associates provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.